What if Chihuahua is short of breath? Our domestic chihuahuas sometimes suddenly get short of breath, as if they can't breathe. What should I do?

I saw many posts saying that my Chihuahua is always panting sometimes, including my Chihuahua, especially when he is excited. The cause of this nerve-racking problem turned out to be the collapse of the trachea.

Tracheal collapse is usually considered as a congenital disease. In fact, tracheal trauma or severe tracheitis may cause tracheal collapse. Most tracheal collapses will cause different degrees of expiratory dysfunction, and some individuals will have serious breathing and inspiratory difficulties. This symptom is more common in small dogs or miniature individuals in such dogs.

In Chihuahua, it is a common symptom, especially in Chihuahua with apple head. Generally speaking, as long as the forehead is high and the tone is short! Individuals with a lateral angle below 90 degrees are most likely to have this symptom, and obese individuals will also have this symptom. This symptom is not easy to detect in puppies, and it gradually appears with age or obesity. When the temperature and humidity are too different at the turn of the season, there is a breathing sound similar to the "goose", which is almost certain to be an individual with this disease.

If the frequency is not high and the duration is not long, don't be too nervous. Just pay attention to maintenance. Don't let your dog often suffer from respiratory diseases and hurt his trachea. Pay attention to maintaining his weight, so that obesity will not induce this symptom, and don't worry too much!

If the condition is serious, you should send a doctor immediately to avoid suffocation caused by breathing difficulties. If you are not careful, your life may be in danger!