In the trachea, or windpipe, there are tracheal rings, also known as tracheal cartilages. Cartilage is strong but flexible tissue. The tracheal cartilages help support the trachea while still allowing ...

Q:My 14-year-old dog had a collapsed trachea. Our veterinarian put her on Cerenia as well as a steroid and an antibiotic. My dog is much improved, is hardly coughing and is acting normal again. My vet ...