My dog has a chronic cough, vet says healthy. What can I do?

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My dog sounds like she has something in her throat. We took her to the vet and they said she was healthy, and although this has been going on for years, I’m not really sure what to do about it. Is there anything I can do to get the mucas, or whatever it is, out? Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua (Smooth Coat) | Female | spayed | 8 years old | 14.6 lbs

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

If it has been going on for years it is probably a collapsing trachea, in which case there is not much that can be done about it. There are medications that can be used to minimize the cough but it will not "fix" the problem. There is a surgery that can be done to place a stent in the trachea which is curative. A collapsing trachea is not a huge problem other than uncomfortable for them to cough. It should not cause any major issues. You can ask your vet to do a trial of medication to see if it helps and if it does, you can keep her on them long term. ( https://www.petmd.com/dog/general-health/collapsing-trachea-dogs-everything-you-need-know )

My dog has a chronic cough, vet says healthy. What can I do?

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