{"id":7000,"date":"2022-03-25T06:35:44","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:35:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-act-like-he-has-something-in-his-throat\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T06:35:44","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:35:44","slug":"why-does-my-dog-act-like-he-has-something-in-his-throat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-act-like-he-has-something-in-his-throat\/","title":{"rendered":"Why does my dog act 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-act-like-he-has-something-in-his-throat\/#Why_does_my_dog_act_like_he_has_something_in_his_throat\" title=\"Why does my dog act like he has something in his throat?\">Why does my dog act 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-act-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-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-act-like-he-has-something-in-his-throat\/#What_to_do_if_my_dog_sounds_like_he_has_something_stuck_in_his_throat\" title=\"What to do if my dog sounds like he has something stuck in his throat?\">What to do if my dog sounds 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-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-act-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-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-act-like-he-has-something-in-his-throat\/#Why_is_my_dog_gagging_and_acting_weird\" title=\"Why is my dog gagging and acting weird?\">Why is my dog gagging and acting weird?<\/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-act-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-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-act-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-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-act-like-he-has-something-in-his-throat\/#How_do_I_know_if_my_dog_has_a_throat_obstruction\" title=\"How do I know if my dog has a throat obstruction?\">How do I know if my dog has a throat obstruction?<\/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-act-like-he-has-something-in-his-throat\/#Has_my_dog_got_something_stuck_in_his_throat\" title=\"Has my dog got something stuck in his throat?\">Has my dog got 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-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-act-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-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-act-like-he-has-something-in-his-throat\/#Why_does_my_dog_sound_like_he_has_something_in_his_throat\" title=\"Why does my dog sound like he has something in his throat?\">Why does my dog sound 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-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-act-like-he-has-something-in-his-throat\/#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-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-act-like-he-has-something-in-his-throat\/#How_can_I_clear_my_dogs_throat\" title=\"How can I clear my dog&#8217;s throat?\">How can I clear my 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-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-act-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-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-act-like-he-has-something-in-his-throat\/#What_can_I_give_my_dog_for_throat_congestion\" title=\"What can I give my dog for throat congestion?\">What can I give my dog for throat congestion?<\/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-act-like-he-has-something-in-his-throat\/#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-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-act-like-he-has-something-in-his-throat\/#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-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-act-like-he-has-something-in-his-throat\/#Why_does_my_dog_act_like_she_is_going_to_throw_up\" title=\"Why does my dog act like she is going to throw up?\">Why does my dog act like she 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-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-act-like-he-has-something-in-his-throat\/#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-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-act-like-he-has-something-in-his-throat\/#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-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-act-like-he-has-something-in-his-throat\/#Why_does_my_dog_act_like_something_is_stuck_in_his_throat\" title=\"Why does my dog act like something is stuck in his throat?\">Why does my dog act 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-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-act-like-he-has-something-in-his-throat\/#Why_is_my_dog_gagging_but_nothing_comes_out\" title=\"Why is my dog gagging but nothing comes out?\">Why is my dog gagging but nothing comes out?<\/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-act-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-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-act-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-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-act-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><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_act_like_he_has_something_in_his_throat\"><\/span>Why does my dog act like he has something in his throat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most common causes of a dog coughing like they have something on the back of their throat include: <b>Kennel cough. Viral infection. Tracheal collapse.<\/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=\"What_to_do_if_my_dog_sounds_like_he_has_something_stuck_in_his_throat\"><\/span>What to do if my dog sounds like he has something stuck in his throat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog has been coughing and retching and appears like it&#8217;s trying to remove something from its throat, regardless of how frequent or severe the signs are, it&#8217;s best to <b>bring your dog to your vet for a proper assessment.<\/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><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_is_my_dog_gagging_and_acting_weird\"><\/span>Why is my dog gagging and acting weird?<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_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=\"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=\"How_do_I_know_if_my_dog_has_a_throat_obstruction\"><\/span>How do I know if my dog has a throat obstruction?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Esophageal Obstruction in Dogs<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Retching.<\/li>\n<li>Gagging.<\/li>\n<li>Loss of energy.<\/li>\n<li>Loss of appetite.<\/li>\n<li>Depression.<\/li>\n<li>Excessive salivation, drooling.<\/li>\n<li>Regurgitation.<\/li>\n<li>Restlessness.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Has_my_dog_got_something_stuck_in_his_throat\"><\/span>Has my dog got something stuck in his throat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When to Call the Vet If your dog has been coughing and retching and appears like it&#8217;s trying to remove something from its throat, regardless of how frequent or severe the signs are, it&#8217;s best to bring your dog to your vet for a proper assessment.<\/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=\"Why_does_my_dog_sound_like_he_has_something_in_his_throat\"><\/span>Why does my dog sound like he has something in his 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 gagging or retching that sounds like the dog is coughing up a hairball, like a cat.<\/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=\"How_can_I_clear_my_dogs_throat\"><\/span>How can I clear my dog&#8217;s throat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you have a friend or someone to help, they can <b>hold the dog to their chest while you open his mouth and look down his throat. Gently gripping your dog&#8217;s tongue and pulling it outwards will make it easier to see and may dislodge the stuck object.<\/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. 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=\"What_can_I_give_my_dog_for_throat_congestion\"><\/span>What can I give my dog for throat congestion?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Raw Honey is a great natural treatment that helps soothe the throat. Raw Honey also has antibacterial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and anti-fungal properties. A 30 to 50 lbs dog can be given about 1\/2 to 1 teaspoon of honey three to four times a day.<\/b><\/p>\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>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_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>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_act_like_she_is_going_to_throw_up\"><\/span>Why does my dog act like she is going to throw up?<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_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>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_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>If you observe a cough that involves a choking sound coming from your dog, then the chances are that <b>some sort of disease has infected your dog. Common causes of this symptom include reverse sneezing, pneumonia, kennel cough, heart disease, collapsing trachea, or a foreign object in the throat.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_act_like_something_is_stuck_in_his_throat\"><\/span>Why does my dog act like something is stuck in his throat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are cases where a dog might act like he wants to cough out something because he feels that something is stuck in his throat when really it is <b>tonsilitis or a sore throat. Other respiratory conditions like pneumonia (especially in older dogs) can also make your dog experience hacking cough.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_gagging_but_nothing_comes_out\"><\/span>Why is my dog gagging but nothing comes out?<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_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=\"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>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=\"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","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Why does my dog act like he has something in his throat?How do I know if my dog has a blockage in his throat?What to do if my dog sounds like he has something stuck in his throat?How can I help my dog clear his throat?Why is my dog gagging and acting&#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":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7000"}],"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=7000"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7000\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7000"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7000"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7000"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}