Please have his chest radiographed for a tracheal view.
The goose honk was the start (years ago) of my boy’s collapsing trachea.
He’s lived six years with it and now, sadly, at 11 yrs old, we’re beginning to see a worsening of the issue.
If it is trachea-related, my point is that both a bronchodilator, hydromet cough syrup, and a very low dose of prednisone every two or three days help(ed) save his trachea from further trauma.
The earlier this condition is found and treated, or maintained, the longer your dog can live with it with only occasional discomfort (the cough).
(Kennel cough also has a goose honk kind of cough, and even vaccinated, there are different strains.)
You’d never know my guy has a tracheal issue, even in end stage collapse, except when he picks up an upper respiratory infection.
Good luck to both of you! |