{"id":6217,"date":"2022-03-25T06:35:16","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:35:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-keep-gagging-but-doesnt-throw-up\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T06:35:16","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:35:16","slug":"why-does-my-dog-keep-gagging-but-doesnt-throw-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-keep-gagging-but-doesnt-throw-up\/","title":{"rendered":"Why does my dog keep gagging but doesn&#8217;t throw up?"},"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-keep-gagging-but-doesnt-throw-up\/#Why_does_my_dog_keep_gagging_but_doesnt_throw_up\" title=\"Why does my dog keep gagging but doesn&#8217;t throw up?\">Why does my dog keep gagging but doesn&#8217;t throw up?<\/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-keep-gagging-but-doesnt-throw-up\/#Why_is_my_dog_gagging_like_he_has_a_hairball\" title=\"Why is my dog gagging like he has a hairball?\">Why is my dog gagging like he has a hairball?<\/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-keep-gagging-but-doesnt-throw-up\/#Why_does_my_dog_sound_like_hes_going_to_throw_up\" title=\"Why does my dog sound like he&#8217;s going to throw up?\">Why does my dog sound like he&#8217;s 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-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-keep-gagging-but-doesnt-throw-up\/#Why_is_my_dog_trying_to_throw_up_but_can_t\" title=\"Why is my dog trying to throw up but can t?\">Why is my dog trying to throw up but can t?<\/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-keep-gagging-but-doesnt-throw-up\/#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-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-keep-gagging-but-doesnt-throw-up\/#Why_is_my_dog_gagging_like_something_is_stuck_in_his_throat\" title=\"Why is my dog gagging like something is stuck in his throat?\">Why is my dog gagging 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-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-keep-gagging-but-doesnt-throw-up\/#What_to_do_if_my_dog_sounds_like_he_has_a_hairball\" title=\"What to do if my dog sounds like he has a hairball?\">What to do if my dog sounds like he has a hairball?<\/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-keep-gagging-but-doesnt-throw-up\/#Why_is_my_dog_gagging_but_not_throwing_up\" title=\"Why is my dog gagging but not throwing up?\">Why is my dog gagging but not throwing up?<\/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-keep-gagging-but-doesnt-throw-up\/#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-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-keep-gagging-but-doesnt-throw-up\/#Why_is_my_dog_acting_like_theyre_going_to_throw_up\" title=\"Why is my dog acting like they&#8217;re going to throw up?\">Why is my dog acting like they&#8217;re 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-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-keep-gagging-but-doesnt-throw-up\/#Why_does_my_dog_keep_gagging_without_throwing_up\" title=\"Why does my dog keep gagging without throwing up?\">Why does my dog keep gagging without throwing 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\/why-does-my-dog-keep-gagging-but-doesnt-throw-up\/#Why_is_my_dog_making_a_heaving_sound\" title=\"Why is my dog making a heaving sound?\">Why is my dog making a heaving sound?<\/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-keep-gagging-but-doesnt-throw-up\/#Why_does_my_dog_keep_trying_to_throw_up_but_can_t\" title=\"Why does my dog keep trying to throw up but can t?\">Why does my dog keep trying to throw up but can t?<\/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-keep-gagging-but-doesnt-throw-up\/#What_to_do_if_my_dog_wants_to_throw_up_but_can_t\" title=\"What to do if my dog wants to throw up but can t?\">What to do if my dog wants to throw up but can t?<\/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-keep-gagging-but-doesnt-throw-up\/#Why_does_my_dog_gag_but_not_throw_up\" title=\"Why does my dog gag but not throw up?\">Why does my dog gag but not throw up?<\/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-keep-gagging-but-doesnt-throw-up\/#Why_does_my_dog_act_like_he_is_going_to_throw_up\" title=\"Why does my dog act like he is going to throw up?\">Why does my dog act 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-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-keep-gagging-but-doesnt-throw-up\/#Why_is_my_dog_gagging_and_dry_heaving\" title=\"Why is my dog gagging and dry heaving?\">Why is my dog gagging and dry heaving?<\/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-keep-gagging-but-doesnt-throw-up\/#What_does_it_mean_when_your_dog_is_constantly_gagging\" title=\"What does it mean when your dog is constantly gagging?\">What does it mean when your dog is constantly gagging?<\/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-keep-gagging-but-doesnt-throw-up\/#Why_does_my_dog_keep_coughing_gagging_like_hes_choking\" title=\"Why does my dog keep coughing gagging like he&#8217;s choking?\">Why does my dog keep coughing 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-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-keep-gagging-but-doesnt-throw-up\/#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-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-keep-gagging-but-doesnt-throw-up\/#Why_does_my_dog_keep_choking_and_gagging_on_nothing\" title=\"Why does my dog keep choking and gagging on nothing?\">Why does my dog keep choking and gagging on nothing?<\/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-keep-gagging-but-doesnt-throw-up\/#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-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-keep-gagging-but-doesnt-throw-up\/#Why_does_it_sound_like_my_dog_is_trying_to_cough_up_a_hairball\" title=\"Why does it sound like my dog is trying to cough up a hairball?\">Why does it sound like my dog is trying to cough up a hairball?<\/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-keep-gagging-but-doesnt-throw-up\/#How_do_you_get_rid_of_a_hairball_in_a_dogs_throat\" title=\"How do you get rid of a hairball in a dog&#8217;s throat?\">How do you get rid of a hairball in 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-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-keep-gagging-but-doesnt-throw-up\/#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><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_keep_gagging_but_doesnt_throw_up\"><\/span>Why does my dog keep gagging but doesn&#8217;t throw up?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Non-productive retching, or dry heaving, in any breed dog is always considered an emergency due to the concern for a process called <b>gastric dilation and volvulus (frequently referred to as GDV, or gas bloat).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_gagging_like_he_has_a_hairball\"><\/span>Why is my dog gagging like he has a hairball?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>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 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=\"Why_does_my_dog_sound_like_hes_going_to_throw_up\"><\/span>Why does my dog sound like he&#8217;s going to throw up?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Balls, rocks, sticks, tissues, and other non-edible things can become lodged in the esophagus or trachea and cause a blockage. This can lead to gagging, retching, and vomiting. Other signs there is something caught in your dog&#8217;s throat might include audible breathing noises, drooling, pawing at the face, and pacing.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_trying_to_throw_up_but_can_t\"><\/span>Why is my dog trying to throw up but can t?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Contact your vet immediately if your dog is repeatedly trying to vomit but not bringing anything up, especially if they have a bloated tummy &#8211; these are <b>symptoms of a twisted stomach\/GDV.<\/b><\/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><b>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 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=\"Why_is_my_dog_gagging_like_something_is_stuck_in_his_throat\"><\/span>Why is my dog gagging like something is stuck in his throat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Two very common things that can cause gagging in dogs are <b>infectious problems and laryngeal paralysis. 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.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_if_my_dog_sounds_like_he_has_a_hairball\"><\/span>What to do if my dog sounds like he has a hairball?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When you&#8217;re in this position, it&#8217;s a good idea to <b>schedule an appointment with your veterinarian to figure out what&#8217;s causing your dog to sound like it has a hairball. It might be a hairball problem, but it could also be a respiratory condition.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_gagging_but_not_throwing_up\"><\/span>Why is my dog gagging but not throwing up?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Non-productive retching, or dry heaving, in any breed dog is always considered an emergency due to the concern for a process called <b>gastric dilation and volvulus (frequently referred to as GDV, or gas bloat).<\/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=\"Why_is_my_dog_acting_like_theyre_going_to_throw_up\"><\/span>Why is my dog acting like they&#8217;re going 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. <b>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.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_keep_gagging_without_throwing_up\"><\/span>Why does my dog keep gagging without throwing up?<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_is_my_dog_making_a_heaving_sound\"><\/span>Why is my dog making a heaving sound?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs retch due to <b>allergies, exposure to parasites, bloat, or ingesting a poisonous substance. While all of these are undesirable, the last two can be fatal. If your dog is only dry heaving every now and then, you probably have nothing to worry about  the retching is their way of solving the problem.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_keep_trying_to_throw_up_but_can_t\"><\/span>Why does my dog keep trying to throw up but can t?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Contact your vet immediately if your dog is repeatedly trying to vomit but not bringing anything up, especially if they have a bloated tummy &#8211; these are <b>symptoms of a twisted stomach\/GDV.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_if_my_dog_wants_to_throw_up_but_can_t\"><\/span>What to do if my dog wants to throw up but can t?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Contact your vet immediately if your dog is repeatedly trying to vomit but not bringing anything up, especially if they have a bloated tummy &#8211; these are symptoms of a twisted stomach\/GDV.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_gag_but_not_throw_up\"><\/span>Why does my dog gag but not throw up?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dog gagging <b>usually happens in conjunction with a cough. When a dog is gagging, they may widely open their mouth and make a retching sort of sound. But unlike with vomiting, nothing will come out of the dog&#8217;s mouth except just a small amount of mucus that may or may not be swallowed.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_act_like_he_is_going_to_throw_up\"><\/span>Why does my dog act like he is going 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. <b>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.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_gagging_and_dry_heaving\"><\/span>Why is my dog gagging and dry heaving?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs retch due to <b>allergies, exposure to parasites, bloat, or ingesting a poisonous substance. While all of these are undesirable, the last two can be fatal. If your dog is only dry heaving every now and then, you probably have nothing to worry about  the retching is their way of solving the problem.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_your_dog_is_constantly_gagging\"><\/span>What does it mean when your dog is constantly gagging?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Non-productive retching, or dry heaving, in any breed dog is always considered an emergency due to the concern for a process called <b>gastric dilation and volvulus (frequently referred to as GDV, or gas bloat).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_keep_coughing_gagging_like_hes_choking\"><\/span>Why does my dog keep coughing gagging like he&#8217;s choking?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Two very common things that can cause gagging in dogs are <b>infectious problems and laryngeal paralysis. 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.<\/b><\/p>\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_keep_choking_and_gagging_on_nothing\"><\/span>Why does my dog keep choking and gagging on nothing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Common causes of this symptom include <b>reverse sneezing, pneumonia, kennel cough, heart disease, collapsing trachea, or a foreign object in the throat. Observe your dog closely, and if they keep choking on nothing, this may be an indicator of any of the above diseases.<\/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=\"Why_does_it_sound_like_my_dog_is_trying_to_cough_up_a_hairball\"><\/span>Why does it sound like my dog is trying to cough up a hairball?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>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 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_do_you_get_rid_of_a_hairball_in_a_dogs_throat\"><\/span>How do you get rid of a hairball in a dog&#8217;s throat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dog Hairball Treatment and Remedies. Hairballs in dogs can be managed at home in most cases. If you suspect that your dog has hairballs, you can offer <b>petroleum jelly, canned pumpkin, and plenty of water to help your dog along with the process of expelling them.<\/b><\/p>\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. 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