{"id":12146,"date":"2022-03-25T10:51:19","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T10:51:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-seem-like-he-has-something-in-his-throat\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T10:51:19","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T10:51:19","slug":"why-does-my-dog-seem-like-he-has-something-in-his-throat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-seem-like-he-has-something-in-his-throat\/","title":{"rendered":"Why does my dog seem like he has something in his throat?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-seem-like-he-has-something-in-his-throat\/#Why_does_my_dog_seem_like_he_has_something_in_his_throat\" title=\"Why does my dog seem like he has something in his throat?\">Why does my dog seem like he has something in his throat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-seem-like-he-has-something-in-his-throat\/#Why_does_my_dog_keep_swallowing_and_gulping\" title=\"Why does my dog keep swallowing and gulping?\">Why does my dog keep swallowing and gulping?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-seem-like-he-has-something-in-his-throat\/#How_do_you_clear_a_dogs_throat_blockage\" title=\"How do you clear a dog&#8217;s throat blockage?\">How do you clear a dog&#8217;s throat blockage?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-seem-like-he-has-something-in-his-throat\/#How_do_I_know_if_my_dog_has_a_blockage_in_his_throat\" title=\"How do I know if my dog has a blockage in his throat?\">How do I know if my dog has a blockage in his throat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-seem-like-he-has-something-in-his-throat\/#How_do_you_clear_a_dogs_throat\" title=\"How do you clear a dog&#8217;s throat?\">How do you clear a dog&#8217;s throat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-seem-like-he-has-something-in-his-throat\/#Why_does_my_dog_keep_gagging_like_hes_choking\" title=\"Why does my dog keep gagging like he&#8217;s choking?\">Why does my dog keep gagging like he&#8217;s choking?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-seem-like-he-has-something-in-his-throat\/#Why_is_my_dog_swallowing_repeatedly\" title=\"Why is my dog swallowing repeatedly?\">Why is my dog swallowing repeatedly?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-seem-like-he-has-something-in-his-throat\/#How_do_I_get_my_dog_to_stop_gulping\" title=\"How do I get my dog to stop gulping?\">How do I get my dog to stop gulping?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-seem-like-he-has-something-in-his-throat\/#Why_does_my_dog_act_like_hes_having_trouble_swallowing\" title=\"Why does my dog act like he&#8217;s having trouble swallowing?\">Why does my dog act like he&#8217;s having trouble swallowing?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-seem-like-he-has-something-in-his-throat\/#Why_does_my_dog_keep_licking_his_lips_and_gulping\" title=\"Why does my dog keep licking his lips and gulping?\">Why does my dog keep licking his lips and gulping?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-seem-like-he-has-something-in-his-throat\/#How_do_you_unclog_a_dogs_throat\" title=\"How do you unclog a dog&#8217;s throat?\">How do you unclog a dog&#8217;s throat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-seem-like-he-has-something-in-his-throat\/#How_do_you_know_if_something_is_lodged_in_your_dogs_throat\" title=\"How do you know if something is lodged in your dog&#8217;s throat?\">How do you know if something is lodged in your dog&#8217;s throat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-seem-like-he-has-something-in-his-throat\/#Why_is_my_dog_coughing_like_something_is_stuck_in_his_throat\" title=\"Why is my dog coughing like something is stuck in his throat?\">Why is my dog coughing like something is stuck in his throat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-seem-like-he-has-something-in-his-throat\/#How_do_you_get_something_stuck_in_a_dogs_throat_out\" title=\"How do you get something stuck in a dog&#8217;s throat out?\">How do you get something stuck in a dog&#8217;s throat out?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-seem-like-he-has-something-in-his-throat\/#How_do_you_clear_a_dogs_blocked_throat\" title=\"How do you clear a dog&#8217;s blocked throat?\">How do you clear a dog&#8217;s blocked throat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-seem-like-he-has-something-in-his-throat\/#What_does_it_sound_like_when_a_dog_has_something_stuck_in_their_throat\" title=\"What does it sound like when a dog has something stuck in their throat?\">What does it sound like when a dog has something stuck in their throat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-seem-like-he-has-something-in-his-throat\/#How_can_I_help_my_dog_clear_his_throat\" title=\"How can I help my dog clear his throat?\">How can I help my dog clear his throat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-seem-like-he-has-something-in-his-throat\/#How_do_I_know_if_my_dog_has_something_in_his_throat\" title=\"How do I know if my dog has something in his throat?\">How do I know if my dog has something in his throat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-seem-like-he-has-something-in-his-throat\/#Why_is_my_dog_coughing_like_he_has_something_stuck_in_his_throat\" title=\"Why is my dog coughing like he has something stuck in his throat?\">Why is my dog coughing like he has something stuck in his throat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-seem-like-he-has-something-in-his-throat\/#Why_does_my_dog_sound_like_hes_choking_but_isn_t\" title=\"Why does my dog sound like he&#8217;s choking but isn t?\">Why does my dog sound like he&#8217;s choking but isn t?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-seem-like-he-has-something-in-his-throat\/#What_do_you_do_if_your_dog_keeps_gagging\" title=\"What do you do if your dog keeps gagging?\">What do you do if your dog keeps gagging?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-seem-like-he-has-something-in-his-throat\/#Why_does_my_dog_keep_swallowing_so_hard\" title=\"Why does my dog keep swallowing so hard?\">Why does my dog keep swallowing so hard?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-seem-like-he-has-something-in-his-throat\/#What_does_it_mean_when_a_dog_keeps_licking_its_lips_and_swallowing\" title=\"What does it mean when a dog keeps licking its lips and swallowing?\">What does it mean when a dog keeps licking its lips and swallowing?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-seem-like-he-has-something-in-his-throat\/#How_do_you_stop_a_dog_from_gulping\" title=\"How do you stop a dog from gulping?\">How do you stop a dog from gulping?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-seem-like-he-has-something-in-his-throat\/#What_does_it_mean_when_a_dog_keeps_gulping\" title=\"What does it mean when a dog keeps gulping?\">What does it mean when a dog keeps gulping?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_seem_like_he_has_something_in_his_throat\"><\/span>Why does my dog seem like he has something in his throat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog is hacking away or constantly making noises that make it sound like they are choking on something, they may have a case of <b>kennel cough, or canine infectious tracheobronchitis.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_keep_swallowing_and_gulping\"><\/span>Why does my dog keep swallowing and gulping?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Rhinitis and sinusitis<\/b> The clinical signs that cause both diseases are sneezing, thick nasal discharge with a bad smell and nausea due to the postnasal drip that occurs. This is the discharge that passes from the nose to the mouth, causing the dog to keep gulping as they are constantly swallowing mucus.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_clear_a_dogs_throat_blockage\"><\/span>How do you clear a dog&#8217;s throat blockage?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What is the treatment for a choking dog? In a complete obstruction, <b>the vet may perform an emergency tracheotomy  a quick procedure that allows them to pass a breathing tube from the neck straight into the windpipe. This bypasses the obstruction, allowing your pet to breathe until it&#8217;s removed.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_my_dog_has_a_blockage_in_his_throat\"><\/span>How do I know if my dog has a blockage in his throat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Sudden and excessive drooling, gagging, regurgitation, and repeated attempts to swallow are signs of an esophageal foreign object. A partial obstruction may allow fluids but not food to pass. If an obstruction is not treated, loss of appetite, weight loss, and lethargy may occur.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_clear_a_dogs_throat\"><\/span>How do you clear a dog&#8217;s throat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>So what are the possible causes for when your dog keeps gagging? Your dog may be gagging because a foreign object is trapped in their airways, diseases such as kennel cough (Bordetella), infections such as Sinusitis and Rhinitis, heart disease, tracheal collapse, bloating, or intestinal parasites.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_keep_gagging_like_hes_choking\"><\/span>Why does my dog keep gagging like he&#8217;s choking?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>If your dog has something lodged in their throat, the most common signs include:<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Gagging sounds.<\/li>\n<li>Excessive drooling.<\/li>\n<li>Repeated swallowing.<\/li>\n<li>Vomiting or regurgitation.<\/li>\n<li>Restlessness.<\/li>\n<li>Pawing at the mouth or throat.<\/li>\n<li>Hacking cough.<\/li>\n<li>Apathy or listlessness.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_swallowing_repeatedly\"><\/span>Why is my dog swallowing repeatedly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Several different dental issues might present itself by causing your dog to constantly swallow. <b>Dental issues such as an abscess or tumor could be behind your dog constantly swallowing. Other issues such as burns inside of the mouth, often due to biting on something with an electrical current, also might be to blame.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_my_dog_to_stop_gulping\"><\/span>How do I get my dog to stop gulping?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Just <b>keep soothing and distracting him until the gulping has stopped, and then keep at it for a little while longer to make sure they don&#8217;t come back.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_act_like_hes_having_trouble_swallowing\"><\/span>Why does my dog act like he&#8217;s having trouble swallowing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Oral dysphagia can be caused by paralysis of the jaw, tongue paralysis, dental disease, swelling or wasting away of the chewing muscles, or by an inability to open the mouth. Animals with oral dysphagia often eat in an altered way, such as tilting the head to one side or throwing the head backward while eating.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_keep_licking_his_lips_and_gulping\"><\/span>Why does my dog keep licking his lips and gulping?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Behavioral Causes <b>Dogs may lick their lips when confused or frustrated. Many behaviorists refer to dog lip licking as an appeasement gesture, which is something that acts as a calming signal. Dogs will use their body to communicate that they are the stressed or frightened. Another appeasement gesture is yawning.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_unclog_a_dogs_throat\"><\/span>How do you unclog a dog&#8217;s throat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Manually dislodging objects <b>Gently gripping your dog&#8217;s tongue and pulling it outwards will make it easier to see and may dislodge the stuck object. If you see the blockage, grab it with your fingers and try to very gently pull it out. If you meet with any resistance whatsoever, stop immediately and go to the vet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_if_something_is_lodged_in_your_dogs_throat\"><\/span>How do you know if something is lodged in your dog&#8217;s throat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Symptoms of an esophageal foreign body include the following:<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Exaggerated swallowing motions.<\/li>\n<li>Drooling.<\/li>\n<li>Pawing at the mouth.<\/li>\n<li>Pawing at the neck.<\/li>\n<li>Inappetance\/anorexia.<\/li>\n<li>Acute frantic agitation.<\/li>\n<li>Gagging.<\/li>\n<li>Coughing.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_coughing_like_something_is_stuck_in_his_throat\"><\/span>Why is my dog coughing like something is stuck in his throat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Conclusion. A dog coughing like something is stuck in their throat is <b>usually caused by kennel cough, a highly contagious but also usually self-limiting infection. This is generally not a cause of big concern in dogs that do not present other symptoms.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_something_stuck_in_a_dogs_throat_out\"><\/span>How do you get something stuck in a dog&#8217;s throat out?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If a solid object is lodged at the back of the throat (e.g. rawhide or a pig&#8217;s ear), one person should hold the mouth open extremely carefully (try to press their lips over their teeth to protect your fingers) and another reach into the dog&#8217;s mouth with tweezers or forceps to grasp the item and remove it.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_clear_a_dogs_blocked_throat\"><\/span>How do you clear a dog&#8217;s blocked throat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Gently gripping your dog&#8217;s tongue and pulling it outwards will make it easier to see and may dislodge the stuck object. If you see the blockage, <b>grab it with your fingers and try to very gently pull it out. If you meet with any resistance whatsoever, stop immediately and go to the vet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_sound_like_when_a_dog_has_something_stuck_in_their_throat\"><\/span>What does it sound like when a dog has something stuck in their throat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Kennel cough is a dry, hacking, persistent cough that can sound like the dog has something stuck in its throat. This dry hack is often followed by <b>gagging or retching that sounds like the dog is coughing up a hairball, like a cat<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_help_my_dog_clear_his_throat\"><\/span>How can I help my dog clear his throat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Conclusion. A dog coughing like something is stuck in their throat is <b>usually caused by kennel cough, a highly contagious but also usually self-limiting infection. This is generally not a cause of big concern in dogs that do not present other symptoms.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_my_dog_has_something_in_his_throat\"><\/span>How do I know if my dog has something in his throat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>If your dog has something lodged in their throat, the most common signs include:<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Gagging sounds.<\/li>\n<li>Excessive drooling.<\/li>\n<li>Repeated swallowing.<\/li>\n<li>Vomiting or regurgitation.<\/li>\n<li>Restlessness.<\/li>\n<li>Pawing at the mouth or throat.<\/li>\n<li>Hacking cough.<\/li>\n<li>Apathy or listlessness.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_coughing_like_he_has_something_stuck_in_his_throat\"><\/span>Why is my dog coughing like he has something stuck in his throat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Conclusion. A dog coughing like something is stuck in their throat is <b>usually caused by kennel cough, a highly contagious but also usually self-limiting infection. This is generally not a cause of big concern in dogs that do not present other symptoms.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_sound_like_hes_choking_but_isn_t\"><\/span>Why does my dog sound like he&#8217;s choking but isn t?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Reverse sneezing (Pharyngeal Gag Reflex) is a sudden, rapid and extreme forceful inhalation of air through the nose causing the dog to make repeated snorting noises, which may sound like he is choking. It sounds like the dog is trying to inhale a sneeze, and it is therefore known as reverse sneezing.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_do_if_your_dog_keeps_gagging\"><\/span>What do you do if your dog keeps gagging?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Quick action is vital when your dog is choking, particularly if there&#8217;s a breathing obstruction or constant gagging. <b>Contact your vet or, out of hours, your nearest Vets Now immediately<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_keep_swallowing_so_hard\"><\/span>Why does my dog keep swallowing so hard?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Swallowing difficulties, known as dysphagia, <b>can be caused by many neurological and muscular conditions, as well as physical obstruction, pain, and inflammation. Short term problems will not pose a serious issue for your dog, although there may be an increased risk of choking.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_a_dog_keeps_licking_its_lips_and_swallowing\"><\/span>What does it mean when a dog keeps licking its lips and swallowing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Licking and yawning in dogs is a sign of either <b>nausea or severe stress. Dogs who want to vomit may obsessively lick their lips, yawn, and swallow. Anxious or nervous dogs will also continuously lick their lips and yawn.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_stop_a_dog_from_gulping\"><\/span>How do you stop a dog from gulping?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Feed the last meal later in the evening so that the dog does not have an empty stomach for too long. Increase the height of food and water bowls. Trying a &#8216;Slow Feeder&#8217; bowl. Lightly rubbing the throat and tummy.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_a_dog_keeps_gulping\"><\/span>What does it mean when a dog keeps gulping?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If we hear a gulping noise, it could simply be <b>they are trying to swallow something. When they repeat this gulping noise regularly, it is possible they have trouble swallowing. Trouble swallowing could be due to eating something too large, but there are also health conditions which can have this as a symptom.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Why does my dog seem like he has something in his throat?Why does my dog keep swallowing and gulping?How do you clear a dog&#8217;s throat blockage?How do I know if my dog has a blockage in his throat?How do you clear a dog&#8217;s throat?Why does my dog keep gagging like he&#8217;s choking?Why&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-12146","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12146"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12146"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12146\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12146"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12146"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12146"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}