{"id":4320,"date":"2022-06-07T10:14:44","date_gmt":"2022-06-07T10:14:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/question-how-do-i-know-if-my-dog-has-something-stuck-in-his-throat\/"},"modified":"2022-10-21T04:10:11","modified_gmt":"2022-10-21T04:10:11","slug":"question-how-do-i-know-if-my-dog-has-something-stuck-in-his-throat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/question-how-do-i-know-if-my-dog-has-something-stuck-in-his-throat\/","title":{"rendered":"Question: How do I know if my dog has something stuck 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\/question-how-do-i-know-if-my-dog-has-something-stuck-in-his-throat\/#Question_How_do_I_know_if_my_dog_has_something_stuck_in_his_throat\" title=\"Question: How do I know if my dog has something stuck in his throat?\">Question: How do I know if my dog 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-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/question-how-do-i-know-if-my-dog-has-something-stuck-in-his-throat\/#How_do_I_know_if_my_dog_has_an_obstruction\" title=\"How do I know if my dog has an obstruction?\">How do I know if my dog has an obstruction?<\/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\/question-how-do-i-know-if-my-dog-has-something-stuck-in-his-throat\/#Why_does_it_sound_like_my_dog_has_something_stuck_in_his_throat\" title=\"Why does it sound like my dog has something stuck in his throat?\">Why does it sound like my dog 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-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/question-how-do-i-know-if-my-dog-has-something-stuck-in-his-throat\/#Why_is_my_dog_gagging_and_not_throwing_up\" title=\"Why is my dog gagging and not throwing up?\">Why is my dog gagging and not throwing up?<\/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\/question-how-do-i-know-if-my-dog-has-something-stuck-in-his-throat\/#How_can_I_soothe_my_dogs_scratched_throat\" title=\"How can I soothe my dogs scratched throat?\">How can I soothe my dogs scratched 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\/question-how-do-i-know-if-my-dog-has-something-stuck-in-his-throat\/#Will_a_dog_still_eat_if_they_have_an_obstruction\" title=\"Will a dog still eat if they have an obstruction?\">Will a dog still eat if they have an obstruction?<\/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\/question-how-do-i-know-if-my-dog-has-something-stuck-in-his-throat\/#What_to_give_a_dog_to_help_them_pass_an_object\" title=\"What to give a dog to help them pass an object?\">What to give a dog to help them pass an object?<\/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\/question-how-do-i-know-if-my-dog-has-something-stuck-in-his-throat\/#Do_dogs_get_hairballs_in_their_throat\" title=\"Do dogs get hairballs in their throat?\">Do dogs get hairballs in their throat?<\/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\/question-how-do-i-know-if-my-dog-has-something-stuck-in-his-throat\/#Is_it_kennel_cough_or_something_stuck_in_throat\" title=\"Is it kennel cough or something stuck in throat?\">Is it kennel cough or something stuck in throat?<\/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\/question-how-do-i-know-if-my-dog-has-something-stuck-in-his-throat\/#What_to_do_when_dog_is_making_choking_noises\" title=\"What to do when dog is making choking noises?\">What to do when dog is making choking noises?<\/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\/question-how-do-i-know-if-my-dog-has-something-stuck-in-his-throat\/#Why_is_my_dog_acting_like_he_is_going_to_throw_up\" title=\"Why is my dog acting like he is going to throw up?\">Why is my dog acting like he is going to throw up?<\/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\/question-how-do-i-know-if-my-dog-has-something-stuck-in-his-throat\/#What_are_the_first_signs_of_heartworms_in_dogs\" title=\"What are the first signs of heartworms in dogs?\">What are the first signs of heartworms in dogs?<\/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\/question-how-do-i-know-if-my-dog-has-something-stuck-in-his-throat\/#What_does_it_mean_when_your_dog_keeps_trying_to_throw_up\" title=\"What does it mean when your dog keeps trying to throw up?\">What does it mean when your dog keeps trying to throw up?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Question_How_do_I_know_if_my_dog_has_something_stuck_in_his_throat\"><\/span>Question: How do I know if my dog has something stuck in his throat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271118\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271118\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">Signs that your dog is choking include extreme distress, lots of drooling and pawing at the mouth and your dog making choking sounds. Your dog may also rub his face along the ground, gag and retch. If the object is causing breathing difficulties, you may also see coughing and blue coloured skin and mucous membranes.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-i-know-if-my-dog-has-an-obstruction\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_my_dog_has_an_obstruction\"><\/span>How do I know if my dog has an obstruction?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Symptoms of Intestinal Obstruction in Dogs<\/p>\n<p>Vomiting. Loss of appetite. Straining during bowel movements. Diarrhea.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hVGJP9OGIl0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-does-it-sound-like-my-dog-has-something\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_it_sound_like_my_dog_has_something_stuck_in_his_throat\"><\/span>Why does it sound like my dog has something stuck 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 kennel cough, or canine infectious tracheobronchitis.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CTT0ybfBi4Y\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"why-is-my-dog-gagging-and-not-throwing-up\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_gagging_and_not_throwing_up\"><\/span>Why is my dog gagging and not throwing up?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Kennel cough, which is a type of respiratory infection, is a common cause of dog gagging, which results in a harsh, goose-like cough, sometimes followed by a gag. There are other infectious diseases that can also cause gagging, and a more severe disease\u2014pneumonia\u2014can sometimes cause gagging in dogs, as well.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-can-i-soothe-my-dogs-scratched-throat\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_soothe_my_dogs_scratched_throat\"><\/span>How can I soothe my dogs scratched throat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Feed your pup canned food with some water added in to soothe his throat. Your dog should recover from a typical sore throat within three days to a week. Once you begin administering treatment, you should see improvement within a day or two.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0DF9Gw6CztU\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"will-a-dog-still-eat-if-they-have-an-obstruction\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_a_dog_still_eat_if_they_have_an_obstruction\"><\/span>Will a dog still eat if they have an obstruction?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\u201cLeft untreated, it could result in extensive discomfort, severe fluid loss, intestinal rupture, and even death. In the meantime, do not give your dog any more food until the problem is resolved.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-to-give-a-dog-to-help-them-pass-an-object\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_give_a_dog_to_help_them_pass_an_object\"><\/span>What to give a dog to help them pass an object?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Feed a bulky meal of dry food to cushion stones or other heavy objects, and help them move on out. Food also turns on the digestive juices, which can help soften wads of rawhide treats, so they pass more readily.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: 28px; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;\">How long can a dog live with an obstruction?<\/span><\/p>\n<p>A pet with an untreated case of complete obstruction will probably die within 3-4 days. In a partial obstruction the symptoms will be less severe and intermittent. The animal will lose weight, but as long as the animal keeps drinking it may live for 3-4 weeks.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"do-dogs-get-hairballs-in-their-throat\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_get_hairballs_in_their_throat\"><\/span>Do dogs get hairballs in their throat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Yes, dogs get hairballs too, and for many of the same reasons cats do. Although hairballs are more commonly associated with our feline friend and their meticulous grooming habits, dogs also get hairballs, although not usually as frequently.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-123498\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Do-dogs-get-hairballs-in-their-throat.jpg\" alt=\"Do dogs get hairballs in their throat?\" width=\"1280\" height=\"854\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Do-dogs-get-hairballs-in-their-throat.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Do-dogs-get-hairballs-in-their-throat-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Do-dogs-get-hairballs-in-their-throat-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Do-dogs-get-hairballs-in-their-throat-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-it-kennel-cough-or-something-stuck-in\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_kennel_cough_or_something_stuck_in_throat\"><\/span>Is it kennel cough or something stuck in throat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What does a dog coughing sound like? The most obvious symptom of kennel cough is a forceful, hacking cough, which will often sound like your dog has something stuck in their throat. The cough can be dry and hoarse or productive, in which case it can be followed by a gag, swallowing motion or the production of mucus.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-to-do-when-dog-is-making-choking-noises\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_when_dog_is_making_choking_noises\"><\/span>What to do when dog is making choking noises?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Treatment by a veterinarian is required. If your dog is choking on an object he or she will attempt to swallow repeatedly, lick their lips, and violently continue gagging, choking, and coughing. If your dog doesn\u2019t cough up the object quickly an emergency visit to the veterinarian office or animal hospital is wise.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pcUH_yzjqfA\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"why-is-my-dog-acting-like-he-is-going-to\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_acting_like_he_is_going_to_throw_up\"><\/span>Why is my dog acting like he is going to throw up?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Nausea can be caused by many things. If your dog has eaten something that has upset his stomach, he may retch and attempt to expel the noxious material. Eating too much food, or too quickly, can also cause your dog to retch. Certain medications may cause nausea, as can infections in the ear.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Q2y1Bo7u_aY\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-are-the-first-signs-of-heartworms-in\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_first_signs_of_heartworms_in_dogs\"><\/span>What are the first signs of heartworms in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Signs of heartworm disease may include a mild persistent cough, reluctance to exercise, fatigue after moderate activity, decreased appetite, and weight loss. As heartworm disease progresses, pets may develop heart failure and the appearance of a swollen belly due to excess fluid in the abdomen.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-does-it-mean-when-your-dog-keeps-trying\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_your_dog_keeps_trying_to_throw_up\"><\/span>What does it mean when your dog keeps trying to throw up?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A dog wanting to throw up is very common and is often perfectly natural. Most dogs will vomit if they eat or drink too fast, too much, or exercise after eating. Motion sickness is common in dogs too and can cause him to throw up.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Question: How do I know if my dog has something stuck in his throat?How do I know if my dog has an obstruction?Why does it sound like my dog has something stuck in his throat?Why is my dog gagging and not throwing up?How can I soothe my dogs scratched throat?Will a dog&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":197582,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/How-do-I-know-if-my-dog-has-something-stuck-in-his-throat.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4320"}],"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=4320"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4320\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":26907,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4320\/revisions\/26907"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/197582"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4320"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4320"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4320"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}