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eensor · 10-19-2010, 08:24 AM

Hi everyone,

I'm taking Peanut to the vet tomorrow for an X-Ray of his trachea. He has always occasionally "honked' and coughed, but I never put it together until yesterday that he is now doing it every time he drinks water.

He is so active and happy and energetic. He is only 5. If he has to have surgery we will go to the Vet Clinic at the University of Illinois. They would put in a stent. Has anyone had this surgery done on your dog and what were the results? Would you recommend it?

Thanks!

Elizabeth

kjc · 10-19-2010, 10:33 AM

My Peek a Boo has done the same thing since I got him at 5 years old. He'll be 13 in Dec. Last year he had 2 xrays done but there was no evidence of CT... not that showed anyway. When he gets worse with the hacking, I give him Torbutrol to calm him down. Usually he's better in a few days and doesn't need to take it all the time.

I've done research... surgery does not look promising at this time, but a few vets are trying to develop a procedure with new materials that will work. Many times the stents that are in use today have a high failure rate, so I wouldn't recommend it yet. Better options would be medications when needed.
Good Luck at the vet's!

Patti · 10-19-2010, 02:34 PM

Hey haven't seen you on in awhile. I would research the surgery and complications. Years ago I had a yorkie with really bad CT. I researched the surgery and Texas A & M Univ had done a recent study on it in small animals. After talking with them and my vet we decided it was not an option for Gracie. Hers was collapsed in her thoracic area and not a good candidate for surgery. My Pixie who will be 5 soon, coughs whenever she drinks also but I don't think it is CT. I hope Peanut doesn't have it.

Sammy Mommy · 10-19-2010, 02:40 PM

Hope Peanut is OK. Mine occassionally does that too when he drinks. Maybe it's like people when we drink something too fast and it goes down the wrong pipe.

Lizzie07 · 10-19-2010, 05:58 PM

I hope Peanut is okay and that he doesn't need to have the surgery. Please let us know what you find out and how he is doing.

Princes mom · 10-20-2010, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Sammy Mommy

Hope Peanut is OK. Mine occassionally does that too when he drinks. Maybe it's like people when we drink something too fast and it goes down the wrong pipe.

I wish it were that simple.

ladyjane · 10-20-2010, 05:55 PM

I have had three CT pups and there is no way I would do that surgery. The only thing it will do IF it is successful at all is postpone the inevitable.
This is a horrible condition. I hope your pup does not have it, and if he does, that it is not severe.

10-19-2010, 08:24 AM	#1
eensor YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Effingham, Illinois Posts: 2,535	collapsing trachea Hi everyone, I'm taking Peanut to the vet tomorrow for an X-Ray of his trachea. He has always occasionally "honked' and coughed, but I never put it together until yesterday that he is now doing it every time he drinks water. He is so active and happy and energetic. He is only 5. If he has to have surgery we will go to the Vet Clinic at the University of Illinois. They would put in a stent. Has anyone had this surgery done on your dog and what were the results? Would you recommend it? Thanks! Elizabeth __________________ I'd rather be in Mexico!

10-19-2010, 10:33 AM	#2
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,872	My Peek a Boo has done the same thing since I got him at 5 years old. He'll be 13 in Dec. Last year he had 2 xrays done but there was no evidence of CT... not that showed anyway. When he gets worse with the hacking, I give him Torbutrol to calm him down. Usually he's better in a few days and doesn't need to take it all the time. I've done research... surgery does not look promising at this time, but a few vets are trying to develop a procedure with new materials that will work. Many times the stents that are in use today have a high failure rate, so I wouldn't recommend it yet. Better options would be medications when needed. Good Luck at the vet's! __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity

10-19-2010, 02:34 PM	#3
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	Hey haven't seen you on in awhile. I would research the surgery and complications. Years ago I had a yorkie with really bad CT. I researched the surgery and Texas A & M Univ had done a recent study on it in small animals. After talking with them and my vet we decided it was not an option for Gracie. Hers was collapsed in her thoracic area and not a good candidate for surgery. My Pixie who will be 5 soon, coughs whenever she drinks also but I don't think it is CT. I hope Peanut doesn't have it. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

10-19-2010, 05:58 PM	#5
Lizzie07 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ball Ground, GA Posts: 1,262	I hope Peanut is okay and that he doesn't need to have the surgery. Please let us know what you find out and how he is doing. __________________ Kristan Lizzy's mom

10-20-2010, 05:55 PM	#7
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,469	I have had three CT pups and there is no way I would do that surgery. The only thing it will do IF it is successful at all is postpone the inevitable. This is a horrible condition. I hope your pup does not have it, and if he does, that it is not severe. __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP

10-19-2010, 02:40 PM	#4
Sammy Mommy Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New York Posts: 3,896	Hope Peanut is OK. Mine occassionally does that too when he drinks. Maybe it's like people when we drink something too fast and it goes down the wrong pipe.