In rare cases canine cold symptoms can be caused
by tracheal collapse or a foreign body caught in the respiratory system.
Prescription cough suppressants, such as butorphanol or hydrocodone, and corticosteroids, such as prednisone, help reduce inflammation caused
by tracheal collapse.
Cough in Overweight Small Dog Caused
by tracheal collapse (sounds like a goose when coughing).
Small dog breeds are most commonly affected
by the tracheal collapse, especially Pomeranians, Yorkshire Terriers, Chihuahuas, Maltese, and Papillons.
Not exact matches
Because
tracheal collapse is often accompanied
by irritation and infection, a
tracheal sample may be cultured to determine the best antibacterial treatment.
In the July / August 2006 issue of the Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, a group of researchers led
by Natali B. Bauer pursued the common finding of enlarged liver in dogs with
tracheal collapse.
This cough is generally deeper and «throatier» than the high pitched «honking» cough caused
by extrathoracic
tracheal collapse, and yet harsher than the «soft moist» cough caused
by pneumonia.
Diagnosis of
tracheal collapse is made
by a combination of clinical signs, thoracic radiographs (chest x-rays) and fluoroscopy (real - time xrays displayed on a monitor).
Tracheal collapse can be prevented
by using a harness on your Chihuahua and not pulling on the collar hard if they have one.