question about schnauzers?

Question

I have a three year old schnauzer adn every night, he seems to have somethign stuck in its throat because it is coughing or trying to clear its throat. This breed has longer hair than others and i am curious if anyone else's Schnauzer goes through this routine every night or day. I don't think it is anything near bloat because I feed him a high quality meal, don't let him exercise or run around for about an hour or two after eating and anything else that could contribute to bloat.

Answer 1

The following is a small excerpt from a veterinary help group...

Pharyngeal disorders often present with stertor, gagging, or retching. Rarely, dogs may develop inflammatory polyps in this area. Polyps are usually benign soft tissue growths that grow from the lining of the back of the nasal passage, the pharynx, or the auditory (Eustachian) tube. They may obstruct the flow of air through the nasopharynx and cause problems within the middle ear.

Brachycephalic syndrome is a condition of brachycephalic dogs in which several upper airway abnormalities occur together and seriously decrease the passage of air. Dogs with this syndrome may have congenitally small nostrils (stenotic nares), overly long soft palates that hang down into the nasopharynx, underdeveloped tracheas (tracheal hypoplasia), herniation of the vocal folds into the larynx (everted laryngeal saccules), and laryngeal paralysis. All of these conditions predispose the dog to respiratory difficulties, particularly if they become excited or overactive, are confined to small areas, are obese, or are exposed to heat and humidity. Clinical signs may be mild (noisy breathing, snoring, gagging or retching phlegm, exercise intolerance) to severe (respiratory distress, cyanosis, overheating, collapse, shock) with this condition.

I think you should be discussing the problem with your vet.

Answer 2

I have a mini Schnauzer and she does that every once in awhile. I think it because they eat fast or they might have a hair ball. I know that sounds bad but it can happen. I would ask your vet if there is something you can give your Schnauzer to correct the problem. Good luck!!