Coughing....should I be concerned? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

sushidoodidoo · 09-23-2009, 06:28 AM

Sushi's little maltese brother, Mr. Big, has been kinda coughing for the last couple of days. Is that something I should take him to the vet IMMEDIATELY, or should I wait it out?

In case it helps, here's some more information: He is very tiny, under 3 lb, and that's why I always worry to death when the slightest thing is up. He is 2.5 yo. The coughing happens usually when he gets up to walk around, or when he gets a bit worked up. It almost sounds like he is sniffing hard, ot trying to clear his nose or something. Don't even know if it's actually a doggy cough or not. Not sure if it's only a coincident or it's related to the fact thart I have been recovering from a bad cold myself for the past week or so. Can they catch things from us???? He is the one that always has to be close to me, on my lap, on my chest at night, very very close to me, so I wouldn't be surprised if he caught it from me (if it's at all possible).

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

PS: Hope it's ok to post about my maltese on a yorkie forum. Problem is, i haven't found a maltese forum as wonderful as this yorkie forum.

marcerella02 · 09-23-2009, 07:08 AM

It could be kennel cough- even if he has had the vaccine- he can get it. Kennel cough can turn into pneumonia- and for a little guy- that is serious. I would go to the vet and get some antibiotics.

Wylie's Mom · 09-23-2009, 07:35 AM

It could be some little reverse sneezing - does that ever happen? Also, was he given the bordatella vaccine recently? Or was he at a groomers?

sushidoodidoo · 09-23-2009, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

It could be some little reverse sneezing - does that ever happen? Also, was he given the bordatella vaccine recently? Or was he at a groomers?

It never happened before. And the last time he was at the groomer's was a couple of months ago. He got his vaccines (which I think included Bordatella) back in May.

dwerten · 09-26-2009, 01:26 AM

here are some videos i found to differentiate - watch these and let us know what it sounds like

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yor...d-trachea.html

dwerten · 09-26-2009, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by sushidoodidoo

It never happened before. And the last time he was at the groomer's was a couple of months ago. He got his vaccines (which I think included Bordatella) back in May.

bordatella shot does not cover all strains

dwerten · 09-26-2009, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by sushidoodidoo

Sushi's little maltese brother, Mr. Big, has been kinda coughing for the last couple of days. Is that something I should take him to the vet IMMEDIATELY, or should I wait it out?

In case it helps, here's some more information: He is very tiny, under 3 lb, and that's why I always worry to death when the slightest thing is up. He is 2.5 yo. The coughing happens usually when he gets up to walk around, or when he gets a bit worked up. It almost sounds like he is sniffing hard, ot trying to clear his nose or something. Don't even know if it's actually a doggy cough or not. Not sure if it's only a coincident or it's related to the fact thart I have been recovering from a bad cold myself for the past week or so. Can they catch things from us???? He is the one that always has to be close to me, on my lap, on my chest at night, very very close to me, so I wouldn't be surprised if he caught it from me (if it's at all possible).

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

PS: Hope it's ok to post about my maltese on a yorkie forum. Problem is, i haven't found a maltese forum as wonderful as this yorkie forum.

spoiledmaltese.com is a maltese forum and there is a vet and vet tech on there as well

I am on that forum as well

sushidoodidoo · 09-28-2009, 06:00 AM

Thank you so much for the link to the videos, and the maltese forum.

The third video did not work (collapsed trachea). And out of the other two, I have to say it's closer to the second wone(reverse sneeze). So if it is reverse sneezing, how would you handle that? And what causes it?

I took him to the vet on Saturday and they put him on antibiotics. He didn't do it over there for the vet to see but he said he heard a bit of wheezing when he examined him. i will keep an eye on him to see if there's any improvements.

I get so scare with these little guys getting sick!

dwerten · 09-28-2009, 07:19 AM

ok asking wylies mom to update with this video of ct since the owner removed the maltese video

so here is what ct sounds like

YouTube - Gremlin's Trachea Problem

vet is doing antibiotics as maybe thinking it is pneumonia in beginnings which can be related to kennel cough

take a video when your dog is doing it to show the vet

to stop reverse sneeze you put your fingers over nostril and open the mouth and it will stop immediately

sushidoodidoo · 09-28-2009, 08:05 AM

oh poor Gremlin, he sounds so uncomfortable!

I would have to say Mr. Big's conditions very closely resembles the reverse sneezing video. How does it happen? Why do they do it?

Videotaping it sounds like a great idea, never thought of that!!!!

I will try and catch him in the act, and will post the vide here.

dwerten · 09-29-2009, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by sushidoodidoo

oh poor Gremlin, he sounds so uncomfortable!

I would have to say Mr. Big's conditions very closely resembles the reverse sneezing video. How does it happen? Why do they do it?

Videotaping it sounds like a great idea, never thought of that!!!!

I will try and catch him in the act, and will post the vide here.

it happens because they have a soft elongated palet so when they get excited they go into a reverse sneeze so you have to make them breath through their mouth not their nose so closing off nostrils forces them to do so and it stops. Also if they get over weight they will do it more

sushidoodidoo · 09-29-2009, 07:37 AM

Just a quick update on Mr. big: looks like the antibiotics are working, because he is doing it a lot less than before. I didn't even see him do it at all last night. Hopefully this means it's going away, whatever it is that has been making him sneeze/cough like that.

Thanks for all the info from all you knowledgable YT'ers. You're the best.

dwerten · 09-29-2009, 11:14 PM

great news

sushidoodidoo · 09-30-2009, 05:37 AM

It's been two days and he has not sneezed/coughed at all. I'm so happy he's getting better.

urbnalbino · 09-30-2009, 09:42 AM

My girl Glory started doing something similar. I first noticed it last spring (08), and then one day she started doing it really badly for about 20 minutes .. I was getting so scared for her! Then, right before we hopped in the car ... a HUGE blade of grass came out of her nose! After it came out, she was fine. THIS spring, she started doing like what you're talking about ... sort of like reverse sneezing, but more like she's trying to clear her nose. Her eyes also got watery. I took her to the vet this time, and he said its most likely springtime allergies. He said to give 2CC's of liquid benadryl when she starts to do it. Its seems to be working, but its really the weirdest thing!!

Good luck with Mr. Big!

09-23-2009, 06:28 AM	#1
sushidoodidoo YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 298	Coughing....should I be concerned? Sushi's little maltese brother, Mr. Big, has been kinda coughing for the last couple of days. Is that something I should take him to the vet IMMEDIATELY, or should I wait it out? In case it helps, here's some more information: He is very tiny, under 3 lb, and that's why I always worry to death when the slightest thing is up. He is 2.5 yo. The coughing happens usually when he gets up to walk around, or when he gets a bit worked up. It almost sounds like he is sniffing hard, ot trying to clear his nose or something. Don't even know if it's actually a doggy cough or not. Not sure if it's only a coincident or it's related to the fact thart I have been recovering from a bad cold myself for the past week or so. Can they catch things from us???? He is the one that always has to be close to me, on my lap, on my chest at night, very very close to me, so I wouldn't be surprised if he caught it from me (if it's at all possible). Any help would be greatly appreciated. PS: Hope it's ok to post about my maltese on a yorkie forum. Problem is, i haven't found a maltese forum as wonderful as this yorkie forum. __________________ Proud mommy to: Sushi(Yorkie)Mr. Big(Maltese)Missy(ShihTzu)Zero (Chihuahua)KitCat(Himmy)Casper(Tabby)

09-23-2009, 07:08 AM	#2
marcerella02 Loved by Layla Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 11,257	It could be kennel cough- even if he has had the vaccine- he can get it. Kennel cough can turn into pneumonia- and for a little guy- that is serious. I would go to the vet and get some antibiotics. __________________ http://misscanam.blogspot.com/ Layla 's Simon

09-23-2009, 07:35 AM	#3
Wylie's Mom Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 35,889 Blog Entries: 2	It could be some little reverse sneezing - does that ever happen? Also, was he given the bordatella vaccine recently? Or was he at a groomers? __________________ ~ A friend told me I was delusional. I nearly fell off my unicorn. ~ °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨° Ann \| Pfeiffer \| Marcel Verdel Purcell \| Wylie \| Artie °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨°

09-28-2009, 06:00 AM	#8
sushidoodidoo YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 298	Thank you so much for the link to the videos, and the maltese forum. The third video did not work (collapsed trachea). And out of the other two, I have to say it's closer to the second wone(reverse sneeze). So if it is reverse sneezing, how would you handle that? And what causes it? I took him to the vet on Saturday and they put him on antibiotics. He didn't do it over there for the vet to see but he said he heard a bit of wheezing when he examined him. i will keep an eye on him to see if there's any improvements. I get so scare with these little guys getting sick! __________________ Proud mommy to: Sushi(Yorkie)Mr. Big(Maltese)Missy(ShihTzu)Zero (Chihuahua)KitCat(Himmy)Casper(Tabby)

09-28-2009, 08:05 AM	#10
sushidoodidoo YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 298	oh poor Gremlin, he sounds so uncomfortable! I would have to say Mr. Big's conditions very closely resembles the reverse sneezing video. How does it happen? Why do they do it? Videotaping it sounds like a great idea, never thought of that!!!! I will try and catch him in the act, and will post the vide here. __________________ Proud mommy to: Sushi(Yorkie)Mr. Big(Maltese)Missy(ShihTzu)Zero (Chihuahua)KitCat(Himmy)Casper(Tabby)

09-26-2009, 01:26 AM	#5
dwerten BANNED! Join Date: May 2007 Location: USA Posts: 11,073	here are some videos i found to differentiate - watch these and let us know what it sounds like http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yor...d-trachea.html

09-29-2009, 07:37 AM	#12
sushidoodidoo YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 298	Just a quick update on Mr. big: looks like the antibiotics are working, because he is doing it a lot less than before. I didn't even see him do it at all last night. Hopefully this means it's going away, whatever it is that has been making him sneeze/cough like that. Thanks for all the info from all you knowledgable YT'ers. You're the best. __________________ Proud mommy to: Sushi(Yorkie)Mr. Big(Maltese)Missy(ShihTzu)Zero (Chihuahua)KitCat(Himmy)Casper(Tabby)

09-29-2009, 11:14 PM	#13
dwerten BANNED! Join Date: May 2007 Location: USA Posts: 11,073	great news

09-30-2009, 05:37 AM	#14
sushidoodidoo YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 298	It's been two days and he has not sneezed/coughed at all. I'm so happy he's getting better. __________________ Proud mommy to: Sushi(Yorkie)Mr. Big(Maltese)Missy(ShihTzu)Zero (Chihuahua)KitCat(Himmy)Casper(Tabby)

09-30-2009, 09:42 AM	#15
urbnalbino Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 498	My girl Glory started doing something similar. I first noticed it last spring (08), and then one day she started doing it really badly for about 20 minutes .. I was getting so scared for her! Then, right before we hopped in the car ... a HUGE blade of grass came out of her nose! After it came out, she was fine. THIS spring, she started doing like what you're talking about ... sort of like reverse sneezing, but more like she's trying to clear her nose. Her eyes also got watery. I took her to the vet this time, and he said its most likely springtime allergies. He said to give 2CC's of liquid benadryl when she starts to do it. Its seems to be working, but its really the weirdest thing!! Good luck with Mr. Big! __________________ Glory (Yorkie) India (Biewer) and Callie (Yorkie)