Will a breathing tube kill my dog with a collapsing trachea?

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Can putting an anesthetic tube down a dogs throat, while it has a collapsing trachea, kill it ?

Penelope Graben, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello! No, this procedure should not kill a dog with a collapsing trachea. The anesthetic tube would keep the trachea open and prevent it from collapsing, allowing for better breathing during the procedure. Sometimes, the tube can cause a small amount of local inflammation that could exacerbate a cough, but this generally resolves on its own quickly. I hope you find this helpful! Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

Will a breathing tube kill my dog with a collapsing trachea?

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