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09-24-2008, 12:09 PM | #1 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: bronx, ny
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| New Yorkie Mommy, Pls Help!! Hey All, Im new to being a yorkies mom. So every little thing i see that is wierd, im freaking out! I hope all of you will be of help, as i am in desperate need of your thoughts and experiences. btw, ive had trouble with my 2mth old york and his new crate.. he's getting better with his barking allll night long. I guess he's getting comfortable with it! HOWEVER, i realized a wierd noise he makes. It looks as if he's going to vomit but he doesnt. When he does this, his whole body shakes and he oopens his mouth as if something is going to come out but nothing happens. Its a noise of like as if he was choking. Im not sure if im describing correctly.... I hope you understand what im trying to describe. It's worrying me.. It doesnt look like hiccups, more as if he chokes a few seconds... please help!! Thanks, Merari |
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09-24-2008, 12:17 PM | #2 |
Owned by my yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Coats, NC
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| Hi! Welcome to YT! I so remember going through what you are going through! I worried about every little thing. Mine have done that same thing at times. Is yours doing it all the time? I think when they play with toys, maybe some little thing from the toy might get in their throat and that is their way of clearing it. Sometimes it could even be a piece of kibble that doesnt go down right.
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09-24-2008, 12:31 PM | #3 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Houston, TX
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| I think your baby is ok. My lil boy has done this twice and I think it's like the other poster said, could be something in their throat making them gag. Sounds normal to me. |
09-24-2008, 12:31 PM | #4 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: bronx, ny
Posts: 12
| Thanks, So should I monitor it, take him to the vet?? He does it a little too much, but then again, when he HAS done it, he had just ate something or sniffed something. So can that be the reason?? Im also doing research to see if that is a sign of a sickness, but havent found anything.... |
09-24-2008, 12:33 PM | #5 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: macon, Georgia
Posts: 25
| I am a new yorkie mommy too. Mine is 12 weeks and he does this too. But like you said it is when he was playing or eating. |
09-24-2008, 01:01 PM | #6 |
Slave to My Rug-Rats Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Long Island
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| Ahh...I know that feeling of being a New Mom and EVERYTHING - could be a cause for concern. This instances sounds like it might be 'reverse sneeze' or a little gagging from dust, or inhaling water or food. I *think* he will be ok. Just keep a close eye on him (hahahah ~ which I am sure you are already doing ) I tried the crate in the beginning - they have been sleeping in bed with us for 3.5 yrs now - so you see how far the *crate sleeping* went ~ just part of being 'owned' by our Yorkies...I guess... Welcome to YT - You are gonna LOVE it here |
09-24-2008, 01:15 PM | #7 |
YT 1000 Club Member | Welcome to YT and being a new Yorkie Mommy! I've only been a yorkie mommy for a year and a half and I'm still learning. Roxie makes that sound sometimes too. It sounds like gagging. I used to get concerned over it but now I know it's just that something has gotten in her throat a little too far or a piece of food. If it bothers you enough to take her to the vet then do it and have it checked out for some piece of mind. Coming onto YT is the right place as there is so much knowledge here. Some of it you might choose to take in and some of it you might not. It is informative though. How old is your baby? |
09-24-2008, 02:35 PM | #8 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Michigan
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| It could be a reverse sneeze When they do it, it sounds like there are snorting or gasping for air and it is really loud and forceful, at least when molly does it, it will wake me up out of a dead sleep. I don't know why some little dogs do it.
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09-24-2008, 02:52 PM | #9 | |
YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Delaware
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Seems to me this may be reverse sneezing...... Check this out, and tell me if this seems familiar to you!? Reverse Sneezing (Pharyngeal Gag Reflex) - VeterinaryPartner.com - a VIN company!
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09-24-2008, 02:53 PM | #10 |
YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Delaware
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| you are good! The vet always told me to blow in their nose when they do that, it helps too..my doxie does it all the time!
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09-24-2008, 04:05 PM | #11 |
YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO
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| Welcome!!! You are really going to learn so much here. I don't know where I would be if I wouldn't have stumbled upon this site. I was a nervous wreck in Jan 07 when I got Tobey. But everyone here is sooooo nice and helpful with any question you have. I think your little one will be okay- the reverse sneezing- I agree with that. Tobey also sometimes does some weird sneezing/coughing combo. but now that I have had him a while I just look and him and say "did you eat some hair or something silly boy??!!"
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09-24-2008, 04:12 PM | #12 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: bronx, ny
Posts: 12
| Thanks to everyone! I feel alot better! Thank you DARA311 for the link, it was very informative. Im going to keep an eye on him. Im not used to having a small dog so any little thing that sounds or looks wierd, im freaking out. My two pitbulls are like "whatever" whenever they are sick... and i never know if they're sick until i see a symptom.. they NEVER complain! Thank you again, you will be hearing alot from.. i appreciate it a ton!! |
09-25-2008, 03:21 AM | #13 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: bronx, ny
Posts: 12
| Update Im definitely taking him today to the VET. He woke me up this morning at 1am and 5am making that wierd noise! I found this while researching : Tracheal Collapse CAUSES Evidence show that tracheal collapse is caused by many factors including genetic predisposition of the breed, nutritional factors, neurologic abnormalities, and tracheal cartilage degeneration. SIGNS Some dogs will have chronic "goose-honk" cough, noisy breathing and gagging, wheezing, hacking, and exercise intolerance. In severe cases there may be a bluish discoloration to the gums and skin because of a lack of oxygen, and the dog may faint. These symptoms are more severe in obese animals. Other animals may have no cough at all. The disease is diagnosed by using radiographs, thorough evaluation and other methods. Response to medical therapy is usually temporary and the disease typically progresses. TREATMENT Treatment usually includes reducing coughing and chronic airway injury, keeping the dog away from irritants, such as cigarette smoke, exposure to extreme cold, heat or humidity, using a harness instead of a collar, reducing food intake (if the dog is overweight), and vaccinations to prevent tracheal inflammations. In severe cases emergency surgery is performed and application of prostheses. Surgery relieves many of the signs of tracheal obstruction but does not cure the disease. Early diagnosis and treatment are expected to give the dog a better quality life. Following surgery, most dogs are more active, breathe easier, cough less, and require less medical treatment for respiratory disease. Im sooo worried, b/c i dont want to see him suffer! Am I worrying too much?? It looks sooo uncomfortable when he does it... |
09-25-2008, 03:35 AM | #14 |
No Longer a Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Maryland
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| You can't worry to much with those tiny babies. Go to the vet's and let him have a look. It also could be that his toys or blankets are to fluffy and the fibers get in his throat when he chews on it. Still, a vet trip to many is better then one to less... I hope your baby is okay and he'll get used to his new environment! |
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