My 10 y/o cavapoo has increased coughing/wheezing, and I am worried it might be tracheal collapse
Hey all, looking for some advice/feedback on whether this sounds worth pushing for a vet recheck.
My 10-year-old cavapoo has coughed/hacked her whole life. It used to be maybe 2–3 times in a 24-hour period, and now it’s up to around 5 times per night. It’s definitely worse at night and when she gets excited. Seems also to be getting higher-pitched.
I took her to her vet recently, but (of course) she did not cough at the appointment, so nothing really came of it. The vet sort of off-handed mentioned that it could be tracheal collapse, so it's been on my mind since the visit. She always uses a harness on walks and rarely wears a collar at all.
No chest x-ray has been done yet, but it was mentioned at her last vet visit as something to explore if things continue. Thinking that's probably the next step.
Does this sound like tracheal collapse and something I should go back in for sooner rather than later? And is there anything helpful/safe we can do at home in the meantime. Thanks to any and all!
Additional information:
--Female Cavapoo, spayed
--10 years old (will be 11 in Sept)
--Recent fluctuation in weight (has been roughly 17 lbs her adult life, but has gained weight due to diet change)
--Otherwise has been healthy her entire life