I have a KCS that is about 8 years old. the past week or two she has been making this funny noise. its sounds like she is choking but almost like a cough.it is not loud but a throat
sound. she sits up and puts her head foward like she is trying to remove somthing from her throat but she was not eating at the time if any thing she was sleeping (whats new she is a cav) any body know what this may be. please some advice
2006-07-25 18:37:13 · 6 answers · asked by Mrs Magoo 4 in Pets ➔ Dogs
It sounds like a condition known as reverse sneezing..It is common in that breed, and usually begins at about that age..
Doxies, and Poms, Pugs, Chihuahuas, Min Pins, and Yorkies also do this.
My vet handbook says it is treated with bronchial dilator meds.. It is a stiffening of the trachea rings, or in serious condition, a collapsed trachea....It is worse in hot weather, and when the dog is stressed, as with alot of visitors....One pug owner says it stops if he lifts his pug's hind legs! ,, in serious stage, it can be corrected with surgery.
2006-07-25 19:50:42 · answer #1 · answered by Chetco 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If she had done this for some time, I would say she was having throat spasms which are easy to get rid of by just calmly relaxing the dog, but you say she just started this behavior, which means you had better take notice and get her checked out. She may have a tumor or some other obstruction in her throat, in any case new symptoms mean new problem. Get her checked out!
2006-07-26 02:01:03 · answer #2 · answered by MegMaher 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chetco is most likely right, as usual... ;) Boston Terriers will sometimes do this as well. In milder cases, just comforting them and helping them to settle down a bit will help them get through it, too. Ask your vet about it and see what his/her suggestions are. They can help you determine the severity and decide how to treat it.
2006-07-26 03:34:27 · answer #3 · answered by doldaggabuzzbuzz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Coughing, especially at night, and most especially in Cavies can be a sign of heart failure, I would definitely take her to a vet and get her checked out.
2006-07-26 07:58:13 · answer #4 · answered by JadeDragonMage 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like she is vomiting. My dog does this sometimes. Watch her diet and what she is licking off the floor/ground.
2006-07-26 01:50:51 · answer #5 · answered by Mariya F 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well it could be something serious and you should take it to the vet asap there could be something very wrong so please get medical attention for her and good luck
2006-07-26 02:40:08 · answer #6 · answered by gigglezdelight 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋