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My senior dog's tracheal collapse meds aren't working. What can I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | 9 years and 1 month old | 15 lbs

Had my Pomeranian for 10 years now , she has Tracheal Collapse we been giving her the Meds prescribed but doesn’t seem to be working, she doesn’t eat much , and she doesn’t move much, she also had be honking and coughing a lot . Anything I can do? Or is it too late to help anymore and only option is to put her to sleep so she doesn’t suffer?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on January 17th, 2019

Poor Luna sounds like she isn't doing well at the moment. I would take her into the vet first thing in the morning. Her quality of life does sound poor at the moment, and maybe putting her to sleep is the best option. But discuss it with your vet first, they may have additional ideas as to how to make her quality of life better. I would be prepared, however, that it may be time to let her go. I hope this helps.

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