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Questions To Ask Your Vet About A Collapsed Trachea

1. Where is the collapse: neck, chest, or both? How severe?
2. How was it confirmed? Do we need fluoroscopy or a scope?
3. Are there other problems, like heart disease, bronchitis, or larynx problems?
4. What is the medicine plan, and what side effects should I watch for?
5. What weight should my dog be?
6. What signs mean I should call you, and what signs mean go to the emergency hospital?
7. At what point would you suggest a stent or rings, and who near us does them?
8. Can you send records and imaging to a specialist if we want a second opinion?

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