What Are the Impacts of Tracheal Stenosis in Dogs?

Tracheal stenosis in dogs is a relatively common respiratory disease that is more likely to occur in small dog breeds. There are many pathogenic factors for tracheal stenosis in dogs, including genetic inheritance, age, obesity, diet, diseases, etc. So what are the impacts of tracheal stenosis on the health of dogs? This article will deeply discuss this issue with you.

What Are the Impacts of Tracheal Stenosis in Dogs?
I. Impacts of tracheal stenosis in dogs
Tracheal stenosis refers to the narrowing of the internal passage of the trachea, which hinders the flow of air and leads to breathing difficulties. This may be caused by abnormal tracheal development or tracheal infection, trauma or other underlying causes. Tracheal stenosis may affect the respiratory function of dogs, resulting in a series of health problems.
First of all, breathing difficulties are one of the common symptoms of tracheal stenosis in dogs. Due to the narrowing of the passage in the trachea, dogs will feel short of breath or even have breathing difficulties, causing them to need to breathe harder. In severe cases, symptoms of asthma may appear. In this case, the movement of dogs will be limited and they cannot run around lively like normal dogs.
Secondly, tracheal stenosis may also cause complications such as vocal cord paralysis and respiratory tract infections. Tracheal stenosis will make the trachea and surrounding tissues in a continuous state of tension, which may compress the vocal cords and cause dogs to have hoarseness or loss of voice. In addition, due to breathing difficulties, the immune system of dogs may also be affected to a certain extent, and they are prone to respiratory diseases such as coughing, sneezing and nasal congestion.
In addition, tracheal stenosis may also affect the appetite and digestion of dogs. Due to the narrowing of the trachea, dogs may have difficulty swallowing, resulting in difficulty in eating or even anorexia. This will not only affect the nutritional intake of dogs, but in the long run, problems such as weight loss and malnutrition will also occur. Moreover, breathing problems caused by tracheal stenosis may also lead to gastrointestinal disorders and indigestion.
Therefore, if you find that your dog has symptoms of tracheal stenosis such as breathing difficulties and asthma, it is best to take it to a pet hospital for examination and treatment in time.
What Are the Impacts of Tracheal Stenosis in Dogs?
II. How to treat tracheal stenosis in dogs
The treatment method for tracheal stenosis in dogs needs to be determined according to the severity of tracheal stenosis. If the tracheal stenosis of the dog is not very serious, some drugs that promote organ dilation can be used for treatment. If the condition is more serious, tracheal reconstruction surgery is best. In addition, in order to relieve the symptoms of dogs, nutritional support treatment and improvement of breathing difficulties are usually also needed. At the same time, the owner needs to take good care measures for the dog according to the instructions of the veterinarian, such as avoiding taking the dog out or doing strenuous exercise as much as possible, and keeping the home well ventilated. At the same time, the owner can train the dog to develop a calm personality and avoid being too excited, which may lead to shortness of breath and even suffocation.
If the tracheal stenosis of the dog is not to the extent that surgical treatment is required, while using drug treatment, the owner had better learn cardiopulmonary resuscitation and carry bottled oxygen with them when taking the dog out in case of emergencies.
In conclusion, tracheal stenosis in dogs has an important impact on their health. If you find that your dog often has symptoms of shortness of breath or breathing difficulties, it is recommended to take it to see a doctor in time to avoid greater harm.