Annette R. asked
My 10-year-old, 16-pound Chihuahua named Gizzy has a collapsed trachea. When it flares up, he makes a honking sound like a goose. He has been treated with cough tablets, prednisone, and theophylline since 2018. He is currently having a flare-up and has been honking for 6 days. What else, besides surgery, can help him? Is it okay to give him Robitussin DM? Is he suffering, and how can he be made more comfortable?
February 28th, 2023
Adam W. answered
To make Gizzy more comfortable during a tracheal collapse flare-up, it is recommended to move on to ...
February 28th, 2023
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