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Hidden Dangers of Collars On Small Dogs
"How You might be hurting them without knowing."
It’s Time to Rethink Collars.
These are the x-rays of two small dogs. Specifically, one with a healthy versus another with a collapsed trachea.
Healthy Trachea
Collapsed Trachea
Now that you've seen it, let's uncover the hidden risks of collars on little dogs.
Imagine you're having a hard time breathing.
No matter how hard you try, it seems like you just can't get enough air.
It's like you're breathing through a straw.
What's happening is that the windpipe that delivers air into your lungs is shrinking.
It's becoming very narrow and making it extremely difficult to breathe.
Worse yet, this is irreversible.
For the rest of your life, you'll have to take medication and change your lifestyle so you don't aggravate it.
This is what happens when your pup is diagnosed with tracheal collapse.
Tracheal collapse is a chronic, progressive disease that involves the obstruction of the airway.
The trachea, most commonly known as the windpipe, is a tube supported by a "C" shaped cartilage ring that delivers air into the lungs.
When this supporting cartilage ring weakens and begins to collapse, you get what's called tracheal collapse.
That's when your dog starts to cough and/or have a difficult time breathing.
Remember the x-ray images you saw earlier?
A healthy trachea is supposed to be much bigger and allows more airflow than a collapsed trachea.
Healthy Trachea
Collapsed Trachea
Why does this matter to your small dog?
Because they have a much higher risk of getting tracheal collapse.
Small dogs naturally have smaller physiques and more delicate necks.
Even a small yank to the leash can cause injuries to their neck.
This is especially true for small and toy breeds.
Shih Tzus, Chihuahuas, Pugs, Malteses, Pomeranians, Dachshunds, Toy Poodles, you name it.
If you're still using a collar on your small pup, don't take the chance and let this happen to them.
But The Dangers Don't Stop There.
There's Another Risk.
One that could happen in the blink of an eye, yet with consequences that last a lifetime.
The Risk of Escaping.
Like many dogs, small dogs are curious and nimble.
They can often wriggle out of collars or harnesses that are too loose or ill-fitting in moments of fear, excitement, or even during regular walks.
Sometimes when their instincts kick in, they'll forget everything else all in the pursuit of chasing down that squirrel or whatever moving object they see.
Suddenly, your beloved pup finds themselves in all kinds of dangerous situations - from traffic hazards to the risk of getting lost.
The thought of your dog being hurt, lost, and alone, is a scenario that no pet owners wants to imagine.
It's Time to Consider Safer Alternatives.
At Gooby, we're known for our Patented Choke Free and Escape Free Harnesses.
Started in 2002, we've been making harnesses for more than 20 years.
Ones that Your Small Dog is Actually Excited to Wear and Will Race to Jump Into.
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When it comes to harnesses for your small dog, we are your trusted expert.
Our Go-To harnesses are Comfort X One and Easy Fit Plus.
The biggest difference between the two is how you put them on.
Comfort X One is a head-in harness.
Easy Fit Plus is a step-in harness.
"Step-in" means the dog "steps into" the harness whereas "Head-In" means the dog's "head" goes "into" the harness.
Here's a comparison chart between the two.
Let's say goodbye to accidental choking & those wild dog chases.
Comfort X One
if you're looking for a head-in harness