Will an ET tube irritate my dog's collapsing trachea during dental?

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Bella has moderate collapsing trachea, rarely coughs and doesn't seem to cause too many issues. Having dental procedure Monday, still terrified. Had another x Ray tonight and the collapse is still just in the chest (intrathoracic). Obviously, she will have the etracheal tube during procedure, but I am not sure how far down that goes. Will it cause as much irritation if it was a cervical collapse or is there less risk of irritation with where her collapse is? Pet's info: Dog | Yorkshire Terrier | Female | spayed | 9 years and 6 months old | 3.6 lbs

Emily, DVM · Accepted Answer

I Deleigh the endotracheal tube does not go past the bottom of the neck so it may not even go where her collapsing trachea is. That may help prevent irritation to the area. However I would expect Bella to have increased coughing after the procedure not due to her collapsing trachea but just do that in a tracheal tube causing mild inflammation. Your veterinarian should monitor Bella closely before during and after the procedure and likely won't send her home and less they feel comfortable that she is going to be OK breathing wise.

Will an ET tube irritate my dog's collapsing trachea during dental?

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