How Do You Spot Respiratory Problems In Yorkshire Terriers?
Yorkshire Terriers and other small breed dogs occasionally have respiratory problems. The two main respiratory ailments in small breed dogs are reverse sneezing and tracheal collapse. Sometimes it is difficult to distinguish between the two conditions as they have similar symptoms. Here are some ways to spot respiratory problems in Yorkshire Terriers. Distinguish between tracheal collapse and reverse sneezing in your small dog. Both conditions present similar symptoms. One condition, tracheal collapse is much more serious than the other. Realize the trachea is the windpipe and tracheal collapse is the narrowing of the inner diameter of the windpipe. This can be common in middle-aged dogs of smaller breeds like the Yorkshire Terrier. Look for symptoms of tracheal collapse. These include a coughing, especially a cough that sounds like a goose honking, hacking, loud breathing, gagging, wheezing and the inability of the dog to exercise. These respiratory symptoms are more severe in Yorkshi
