Ask the Vet: Collapsing Trachea By Dr. Jean Hofve Question: What product would you recommend for my small dog with a collapsed trachea? Answer: The trachea, or windpipe, carries air from the outside to the lungs. In some toy-breed dogs (especially Poodles, Pomeranians, Yorkies, and Chihuahuas), a hereditary structural defect can allow the trachea to collapse during panting or rapid breathing. The collapse may be on either end of the trachea, but is most common right where the trachea enters the chest. The
Ask the Vet: Collapsing Trachea By Dr. Jean Hofve Question: What product would you recommend for my small dog with a collapsed trachea? Answer: The trachea, or windpipe, carries air from the outside to the lungs. In some toy-breed dogs (especially Poodles, Pomeranians, Yorkies, and Chihuahuas), a hereditary structural defect can allow the trachea to collapse during panting or rapid breathing. The collapse may be on either end of the trachea, but is most common right where the trachea enters the chest. The