My senior dog coughs. Is stent surgery safe, or what are my options?

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I have a 13 year old morkie is he too old for stent surgery? if so what can we do for him he cough alot. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 13 years and 3 months old | 17 lbs

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor BooBoo! I would set up a consult with a specialist who performs the tracheal stenting for collapsing trachea. There are certain requirements that have to be met in order to be a good candidate for a stent. Even after a stent is placed most dogs are still maintained on medications. A lot of dogs with tracheal collapse also have lower airway disease. I personally do not think age is a disease. That if BooBoo is otherwise healthy and her quality of life is affected by her severe tracheal collapse it is worth the consult at a minimum. Chronic medical treatment consists of cough suppressants, anti-anxiety medications, anti-inflammatories and antibiotics if warranted. I hope this helps and I wish you and BooBoo the best!

My senior dog coughs. Is stent surgery safe, or what are my options?

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