
TRACHEAL COLLAPSE 4 year's old, male pug came in with the history of difficulty in breathing, coughing, reaching with cough was noticed by owner. Chest x-ray was done and was diagnosed with Tracheal collapse. What is TRACHEAL COLLAPSE? Tracheal collapse are the common cause of chronic cough in middle - old aged dogs. 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 respiratory condition that occurs when these tracheal rings of cartilage collapse. It can cause your dog to have breathing problems as the windpipe collapses. This can result in a harsh dry cough. In most cases the cause of tracheal collapse in dogs is unknown. However, it may be a congenital disorder. As a condition that your dog was born with, their trachea may collapse due to their not having enough cellular rings of cartilage. If their trachea begins to collapse, you may notic...