Q Our 12-year-old neutered male Yorkie, Biffy, has been diagnosed with a collapsing trachea. He has stopped responding to steroids, and we do not want surgery for him. Please suggest holistic remedies that can stop his cough and give him a good quality of life.
A Tracheal collapse is a common problem in toy and miniature dog breeds like Yorkshire terriers, toy poodles and Pomeranians, especially among obese and middle-aged dogs.
The trachea, also known as the “windpipe,” is a flexible tube supported by C-shaped cartilage rings that hold the
