choking dog

[dragondawg]

A common cause for periodic coughing is roundworms. The worms migrate from the intestine as microfilliae thru the blood stream to the lungs. When the worms mature they migrate up the trachea (causing a reflex choke/cough), and then down the esophagus thru the stomach and back to the intestines. That completes the life cycle of the worm. So a first good try would be to consider worming the dog.

Another common cause is heart abnormalities, including the presence of heartworm. Other problems include tracheal collaspe/weakness, chronic bronchitis be it bacterial in nature or aseptic.

Your Vet will probably want to do the following:

1. Run a heartworm test.

2. Check for roundworms, and/or treat for roundworms. Sometimes a cough suppressent and/or short term corticosteroid treatment is needed to relieve any inflamation of the passages.

If the above doesn't solve the problem then ...

3. Treat with antibiotics, and a corticosteroid on the assumption it's a bronchitis condition.

Good luck.

[dab_20]

well my mom wont take her to the vet. she says it is because of the chews i feed her daily. i stopped feeding her the chews yesterday. she hasnt choked since. and today we went to walmart and got her a new harness. my mom is putting it on her now to see if it fits. thanks so much everyone, your all so kind. i can always count on pt! we will give a vet a call this weekend and see what they say.

[labrado_retriever123]

Sounds Like Kennel Cough

[dab_20]

a dog at the humane society has kennel cough, it doesnt sound like molli's coughing. besides she is never around other dogs. she has stopped choking for about 3 days now. it was the chews. we got her greenies when we went to petsmart last night. thanks everyone though. i am glad it wasnt too serious

[Scooby4]

This sounds like signs of an elongated Uluvia? (spelling not correct). It is that thing that hangs down in the back of your throat. It can be longer in some animals and can cause issues with their breathing. The diagnoses can be seen when the animal is under any kind of sedation. Especially during another type surgery. The vet may be able to see if the Ulovia it too long when they put the breathing tube in.
If you haven't had the dog fixed yet, I would ask them to look at it when that surgery is done. That may be the best time to check. Otherwise using the harness and less the chew toys is a good thing. Avoid chicken bones as well.

[dab_20]

ok, we are getting her fixed before winter. thanks!