A few days ago, my dog was on the leash and took off running, snapping quickly against the leash and hurling himself backwards. I have since decided to get a harness because I don't want it to happen again.
Since then, he's been doing this hacking cough thing. It's not actual coughing; it sounds like he has something caught in his throat. It's the same sound he makes when he has eaten something like a leaf and hacks it back up.
I am taking him to the vet tomorrow to get microchipped and I'm definately going to ask her about it, but I'm going to worry. I didn't take him before because it was very mild, but it got worse today when he snagged his collar AGAIN despite my efforts to keep him from doing so. (It's not on him all the time, and I haven't been able to get a harness yet; tomorrow.)
Any suggestions or advice, or experiences? Thanks!
2006-08-24 16:08:01 · 8 answers · asked by Maber 4 in Pets ➔ Dogs
He eats and drinks vigorously, barks and growls just fine (as witnessed by his current intolerance of the existence of the little bits of dirt behind our entertainment center), and is very active. His teeth and gums are fine, and is currently attempting to eat my clicker...
2006-08-24 16:21:43 · update #1
He is a 9 week old Golden Retriever.
2006-08-24 16:40:23 · update #2
Keep a close eye on him tonight. He may have damaged it and it may now be swelling. Can he eat? Drink? Swallow anything? Does his breathing seem faster than normal? Is it labored? Are his gums and tongue pink or pale? Do they have a bluish tinge? These are all signs of distress. If he is displaying more than one of those, call your vets emergency number and get him seen right away.
2006-08-24 16:15:20 · answer #1 · answered by The Apple Chick 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sorry if the trolls have been given in in the present day. Collapsing trachea is extra of a small breed situation no longer that a extensive canine cant have it yet its extra unusual. regularly the coughing sound from collapsing trachea occurs whilst the puppy is worked up or work out no longer whilst resting. Coughing whilst mendacity down and putting stress on the chest might make me challenge approximately congestive coronary heart failure. do no longer freak out nevertheless caught early many canine with CHF can stay very energetic chuffed lives for an extremely long term with perfect treatment. i does not assume its his trachea and get him the vet as quickly as you could. each and every so often the only treatment they pick is fruosemide (water pills) and a healthy coronary heart nutrition plan and workouts. form of like us.
2016-09-29 23:14:05 · answer #2 · answered by rotanelli 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1st how old is your dog and what breed? My soon to be 13 yr old male Labrador Retriever was diagnosed with a colapasped Pharanex. He coughs all the time he is on Hydrocodan to ease the coughing. Take your dog to the vet.
This is common in Labradors I understand with age.
I keep Lucky out of extreme temperatures. He does better on days with little humididy. He gets bad coughing spells when he is excited too. When i take him to Petsmart or to the Vet people in there ask me if he has Kennel cough it is so terrible to hear him cough like that. Good luck to you and your baby. Let us know how it turns out.
Ask your Vet about itin Goldens. Good luck
2006-08-24 16:35:19 · answer #3 · answered by princessmallory10162002 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tracheal Damage In Dogs
2017-01-16 13:06:54 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A harness id s good idea. It is possible that he could have injured himself. I don't think it's all that serious though but in worthy of mentioning to the vet. Better safe than sorry.
Good Luck!
2006-08-24 16:15:50 · answer #5 · answered by reporebuilder 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would definitely call your vet and tell them that you will need to see your vet for coughing. Not all clinics have the doctor do microchipping and they may have only scheduled you to see a technician to do the microchip. They also need to allow for an exam and to perscribe meds if needed.
2006-08-24 16:14:14 · answer #6 · answered by mistygirlkg 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are small breeds that are prone to a collapsing trachea - such as pomeranians, pekingese, and pugs. The snagging of the leash may have weakened the trachea, causing it to collapse occasionally. it is generally not life-threatening, but i would definitely ask your vet about it.
2006-08-24 16:16:37 · answer #7 · answered by mighty_power7 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, he could have fractured a tracheal ring. Thank goodness you will let the vet know. This could be serious.
2006-08-24 16:15:47 · answer #8 · answered by Diane D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋