Well, Yoda's past three years of age now, yet at times, randomly it seems, he has episodes where he gags, like he has a hairball stuck in his throat, but he can't get it out. Usually it goes away on its own, but when we hear it, of course it worries us. We've searched all the threads here for gagging and reverse sneezing, and we don't believe Yoda has reverse sneeze nor kennel cough (he hasn't been exposed to other dogs for a while) nor a collapsed trachea. It definitely does not sound like coughing, and it doesn't seem like reverse sneezing either (we've seen Yoda reverse sneeze on other occassions).
Another possibility could be tonsillitis, but since Yoda only started this current gagging/coughing episode this morning, we haven't seen any mucus in his poop and we're not sure about his appetite yet today (just before his first meal of the day right now). We did let him out to get some fresh air, massaged his throat, but haven't tried the holding his nostrils yet. He's been sort of hacking for a couple of hours now, at least when he's awake (he's been trying to sleep it off it seems). He did throw up a little bit of yellow bile this morning too.
Is there any other things we can try to do besides what's listed below (found in other posts and sites)? We tend to think he'll be okay and it will pass as it has in the past, but it's always scary to see him hacking away and being uncomfortable and it's always best to be overprotective when it comes to Yoda for us. We will probably take him in to the vet's in a day or two if this keeps up, perhaps for some antibiotics?
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Originally Posted by IvytheYorkie Ivy has reverse sneezing at least once a day usually when she gets really excited. It kind of sounds like she's coughing/choking. The vet says when she does it to slide my hand down her neck and this will make her swallow and she will stop, it works for Ivy. If you don't do anything though I dont think it matters it will just go away by itself. |
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Originally Posted by jabrile Important Points in Treatment
Treatment is not necessary when the episodes occur infrequently on a random basis.
Home treatments that have been reported to be successful include massaging the throat, blowing in the nose, and rapidly and lightly compressing the chest.
Notify the Doctor if Any of the Following Occur:
The Severity or frequency of your pet's attacks changes.
Your pet develops a nasal discharge or a cough.
Your pet's general health changes. |
Tonsillitis information:
http://www.shooterdog.com/alexfaq3.htm#COUGH