My 8 year old golden has had an enlarged heart for few years. I recently noticed twice that he kind of coughs through his nose but it just makes a noise like he breathes through his noise loud in even spasms. What is this?
2006-09-15 01:13:40 · 5 answers · asked by ASK123 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
please dont waste time getting a bunch of diffrent answers on here that may be right or wrong since you had your dog for 8 years you must love and care for him call the vet and take him in having an enlarged heart is not a good thing i pray everything goes well
2006-09-15 01:30:49 · answer #1 · answered by little_outlaw_angel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its called a reverse sneeze if its what I think you are discribing and its very predominant in beagles and other hound mixes. Its usually brought on by stress. I have not seen the large breeds without hound do this and with yours having an enlarged heart that you already know about it would be beneficial to let the Dr see him.
2006-09-15 08:33:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get him to the vet immediately. It could save his life. A little dry cough is one of the warning symptoms of congestive heart failure.
2006-09-15 08:21:40 · answer #3 · answered by TC 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Phone the local vet, they may want to check him out, and it will hopefully give
you peace of mind.
Regards
Lain.
2006-09-15 08:19:31 · answer #4 · answered by RAYMOND E 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Has he had a kennel cough vaccination?
2006-09-15 08:21:08 · answer #5 · answered by anna 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋