The trachea is a flexible tube with sturdy c-shaped rings of cartilage. These cartilages keep the trachea open for air to get in and out of the lungs. Tracheal collapse is a progressive ...

Treating collapsing trachea in dogs can be a daunting prospect for owners. Tracheal collapse occurs when the windpipe becomes flattened and the airflow in and out of the lungs is obstructed.

Q:My 14-year-old dog had a collapsed trachea. Our veterinarian put her on Cerenia as well as a steroid and an antibiotic. My dog is much improved, is hardly coughing and is acting normal again.

Now, concerning Cerenia, keep in mind that using Cerenia as a cough suppressant in dogs with collapsing trachea is what we call “off label” use. This means that the company that created ...

Since harnesses fasten over the dog's chest and not around the neck, they do not put pressure on the trachea. This makes them ideal for pets that have neck problems, a collapsing trachea ...