Tracheal Collapse (Updated ) 

About two years ago, I adopted a Chihuahua with a collapsing trachea cough. I started giving him Cosequin, which is a cartilage builder. It is sold over-the-counter and has dosage instructions on the bottle. It took about a month or two to notice a difference in his coughing but after about a year he had stopped coughing altogether. I still give him Cosequin and he is still doing great, with no coughing.

I had one dog dying of this and now her daughter suffering from it. I would say this - it is horrible and at the same time, life. The old dog died in my arms of it when she suffocated. Completely frightening and horrendous but I can think of worse. She panted, laid down and went unconscious very, very fast. We never made it to the vet. If it happens again I will not even try to get there just hold my dog, pet her and talk to her as she goes. Mamma dog was 15 years and seven months when she died and her daughter is now 15 years and six months. I wished some veterinarian could have told me to begin with how to strengthen cartilage so that we could have done it the entire dog life. Keep strong all you people with dogs with this problem.

There is a tea called Throat Coat with slippery elm, licorice, etc. I mix it with honey and let it cool. My question is - I wonder if GERD plays a role?

Thank you for this information, this is very helpful and we will be discussing with our vet immediately.

This was the best explanation that I’ve ever heard. Thank you so much.

Great job! Nice to have a lot of information in one place.

Best information I’ve heard in all my research on this. Thank you, doctor 🙏

I don’t know much but I can tell your a wonderful beautiful person. Thank you for these detailed informative videos.

Wow, great information, so professionally presented, thank you doctor, nice job.

Thank you for this video, priceless info

The anxiety and restlessness that this brings to the animal causes it great distress at times no matter what you use it doesn't always work. But thank God that all animals do go to heaven.

4:35 Dogs who’s condition can be successful medical management 12:00 If your dog has a collapsing trachea her distress can become so severe that can turn blue & collapse. If your dog have severe distress is an medical emergency needs to be taken to the nearest clinic 12:13 The BEST OPTION is to slowdown the progression of the desease by being proactive - 12:34 which means beginning a cartilage support protocol & high risk breathes as early as possible - 12:45 STARTING a cartilage support protocol at 3 years of age is one way to help prevent trachea cartilage DETERIORATION - 12:56 An other option is to ADDRESSING the problem immediately when you very first noticing the symptoms before progression of the desease occurs, that’s a great way TO AVOID THE SEVERE DEGENERATION IN THE FIRST PLACE.

Good information. Well spoken and knowledgeable.

Amazing! Very helpful and informative. Thank you!

Concise indepth information. Thank you very much.

Amazing compilation, thank you for taking the time to put it together, would it be possible to detail cartilage repair protocol, currently we live in an underdeveloped country and we have to use children medication, I'd say my older yorkie is a stage 3 collapse trachea :(

Thank you so much for this! I feel so much better having heard your excellent explanations and suggestions. Scary episodes watching my dog struggle. He’s 3 now, so I hope we’ve caught this early and can manage preventively.

Thank you, Dr. Becker. Lots of great info in this video! My elderly dog was recently diagnosed with early stage heart disease and collapsing trachea, with very few symptoms (yet). I'm going to start some of these natural preventatives that you mention (also for my younger dog!) and hopefully delay the progression of the diseases a bit. Of course, I will consult my vet, too! We've already started on some Cosequin for joint health. And following your book (Real Food for Healthy Dogs and Cats) has really helped me improve their diet!

I start giving my senior Westie cbd treat because he has been wheezing but not coughing. It helps.

Thank you for your knowledge. My 16 year old pitbull started wheezing/gasping (ribs retracting fully in and out) when he eats standing up. He doesn’t do it otherwise or if he eats laying down. He does some panting when he gets excited for his food. His blood work is better than mine. I am going to get a purifier and get him on a cartridge builder ASAP as well as your other recommendations. I just took his collar off and will use his harness now. Thank you so much!

Thank You so much

Stress triggers it...

If I watch this a year ago, my dog will still be alive. She passed this afternoon from this disease and congestive heart failure. Now I want to learn all about this disease. Too late😭

Thank you for the informative video. My cocker spaniel mix has cushing's and had surgery to remove fatty tumors that were impairing his ability to rest and walk. He has developed a cough that sounds like he is inhaling and trying to suck air in through his nose. The vet didn't inspect the trachea but gave medicine for reflux disease as along with the noisy inhaling he is swallowing frequently and positions himself with his chin raised on a pillow. I know the fireplace bothers him - he leaves the room when I start it up and returns when the smoke has dissipated. Question - what were the natural remedies and will they interfere with the Trilostane given him for Cushing's? Thank you!

very informative. Would have been better if a dog showing the signs of this was shown as well.

Amazing video thank you so much.

My Yorkie is 15 and was doing well until the coughing began. The the coughing got better but she still coughs some. Her symptoms are in her upper throat and her nose. Sounds as though she has a cold and her nose is stopped up. Do you know about this symptoms? Vet has her on a course. Of prednisone which hasn’t helped much. Can you give me your thoughts?

Thank you for this video, but it's tough to get down the supplements advised to use . Is there anywhere I can see the list of supplements? Thank you. ❤️

Usefull

I have Yorkshireterriers - the mamma dog was 15 years and 8 months when she suffocated to death in my arms. Now her daughter has the same problem. No one is / was overweight. It is just ripping my heart out. I am desperately trying to give her all she needs in meat, vitamins, fats bone and other things. She doesn't eat kibble and dog food in cans. Now she is almost 15 years and I need start give her medicine. Should the CBD oil contain THC or not? I am giving her CBD oil without THC right now.

the entire transcript is located on the website that she included in her bio (click SHOW MORE) as well as the list of supplements but I've included them here: Glucosamine , Perna mussel (green lipped clam), Chondroitin, Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), which is an important source of organic sulfur, a main constituent of healthy cartilage, Eggshell membrane,

I think my dog has this I'm stressing omg

What type of food do recommend

Pug 14 years old intense goose cough all day night after returning from city and being exposed to many animals while there. Two ER visits xrays diagnosed collapsed trachea, 4 vets, thousands of dollars later, prescribed Hydrocordone, theophylline, doxy, cough tabs, acepromazine sedative and two weeks non stop coughing despite meds - the only thing that helps is when she takes sedative and conks out for short time if she walks etc intense cough - when I hold her upright with her legs down, the coughing immediately stops - two weeks non stop coughing despite treatment, no sleep for her or me two weeks, and cant afford more doctors - I feel no one knows how to help her. How many vets, ERs steroid injections (do nothing) know what to do. None in my area

In the video, you shared that you don’t recommend using a dog collar at all. In that case, where/how might we display/place his municipal license, rabies vaccination tag, and owner contact information?

Thank you. Do you have any updates? What about Glutathione treatments?

My 12-year-old sheltie has tracheal collapse. He’s had x-rays bloodwork heart seems to be fine. Right now Vet is recommending He has a half of 5 mg hydrocodone pill twice a day. But he still coughs at times - especially when gets up from lying down. Vet says to use it as needed but he needs it at some point every day! I just wondered if anybody else had used hydrocodone?....

Does this collapsed trachea lead guitar other health problems??

Does this shorten the dogs life span? I believe my dog has it

I don’t believe in holistic medicine for myself or my dog but otherwise this is good information. I do take CBD however so maybe I can share it with my dog who has been diagnosed with a severe case of this and Cushing’s.

So when this is happening how can I help my dog, it’s scary. Please tell us what to do.

My Chihuahua passed away from collapsing trachea. We had him for 6 years and he was our baby. Our love. These dogs with collapsing trachea eventually die, like mine. He was the love of our life. Smaller dogs who get trachea surgery often die on the operating table. Many don't make it. Dogs that die from trachea collapse suffer a horrible end.

What cartridge dog products are there?

la mienne est tres jeune elle a seulement 15 mois. C'est terriblement angoissant pour elle et pour moi

What is CMO - i just can't hear what the name is which makes it even more difficult to spell and google

thank you very much. Can pulling constantly on collar cause this? and

Do u recommend “Adequan”?

Very informative video. My 3.5 year old Shih tzu is exhibiting the symptoms of tracheal collapse after he was treated for a bacterial infection. What cartilage support product do you recommend, dose, and frequency for a 15 lb. dog? I am giving him organic Tumeric daily, humidification, and he tests a healthy diet.

Is there a cure

I love NOT reading through comments under these very helpful videos.

Hi!! I have a 10 week old German Shepard puppy. I’ve seen her cough like this only two times, and both were after i picked her up. But she hasn’t coughed at all unless I pick her up. Is it possible its not a collapsed trachea and maybe pressure that I’m putting on her wrong?

What to do when your dog has cushings and CT ? Can you give a steroid to a cushings dog?

My mom's Pom was diagnosed with this today....another vet told my mom that it was congenital heart failure causing the cough. Today X-Rays confirmed the trachial collapse....never heard of it until today.

Where can supplements be bought?

We use stanozolol to treat tracheal collapse. It is a 3 month course and often reverses or vastly improves the degree of collapse. The drug is not known for many negative side effects in dogs (as opposed to humans who take it in large doses to enhance performance) and because it is not a management tool, but an actual treatment, it is just a one course and done thing. Interactions with other drugs (including corticosteroids) is negligible, so they can remain on current meds while starting the treatment, then slowly, one at a time wean off them as they are no longer needed. Since we began using this in the old pugs in our rescue, about 6 years ago, we have not lost a single pug to tracheal collapse. It will not help concurrent similar airway issues, like laryngeal paralysis, elongated soft palate, chronic bronchitis, etc. and it cannot widen a congenitally narrow trachea, common in yorkies and some other breeds, but it DOES wonders for a true collapsed trachea in most dogs.

English please? 8:50-9:35??? All I understood was glucosamine, any natural brand names I can buy to help with this? Anyone?

CBD and m turmeric and acupuncture and air purifier for ur dog... sounds like quackery to me what is the evidence behind CBD for tracheal collapse in dogs....

How much honey with food?

search! Talks way too fast to be understood especially by older people, Slow Down.

are beagles on this list

can you list these product ssomehwere dude? you literally robot mouth'd like 69 million medicines and most of us don't even know how to spell it wtf

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so also mention not to use a collar duh.

Go get some lubricants

Please do not buy a dog from a breeder, they are the leading cause for why so many dogs have major health issues. Get a dog from a rescue shelter since we have more than enough dogs that need homes and it's an inaccurate statement to say that these dogs are more predisposed to health conditions. You really can't say that over picking a dog from a breeder. Think of those in need and not about contributing to the problem.