Travis W. asked

🐕  Dog Health

I have a 9-year-old Chihuahua named Ella with a collapsed trachea. She is currently on Spongia, Belladonna, and Lasix, but she seems to be coughing more today. Her breathing is faster and changes when she is about to cough. What additional treatments or advice can be provided for her condition?

January 10th, 2024

Eric D. answered

Treatment for a collapsed trachea in dogs like Ella is typically multimodal and may include cough su...

January 10th, 2024

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