Dog collapsed trachea: How to manage medication like Temaril P?

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My 11lb Pom (6 years) has just been diagnosed via x-ray, with a collapsed trachea. I understand this is a progressive disease that needs management now. We will be aiming to get her down to 9.5/10lbs, getting a air purifier, we’ve got the harness. I will also be giving her glucosamine for dogs to help (is this crazy). She’s on Temaril P now. 1 pill every 12 hours for 4 days. Then half a pill every 24 hours till gone. Can someone tell me please about the management with these pills going forth. I. Pet's info: Dog | Pomeranian | Female | spayed | 5 years and 9 months old | 11 lbs

C. Rathjens, DVM · Accepted Answer

It all depends on how she responds to treatment. Temaril P is basically a steroid, so your vet is aiming to decrease acute airway inflammation right now. It's possible she'll able to come of medication entirely, or she may need a low dose of steroid long term. She could also need a couch medication long term.

Dog collapsed trachea: How to manage medication like Temaril P?

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