A tracheal collapse occurs when the cartilage rings that compose a dog�s trachea or windpipe begin to collapse and obstruct breathing. Often a congenital disorder, the malady is most prevalent in small and toy breed dogs, primarily Yorkshire terriers.... A collapsed trachea in dogs, therefore, occurs almost exclusively in small dogs. Chihuahuas , Miniature and Teacup Poodles, and Yorkshire Terriers are especially predisposed to the condition.
Dogs with Collapsing Trachea need surgery to correct the problem. The cost of this surgery is extremely high. You can help by making a donation to our fund so that we might be able to help other dogs.
The actual collapsed trachea went from a 40% collapse to less than 20%, which is where we are now. I have before and after videos, too. Given this success, we are launching a business treating trachea collapse in small dogs and cats.