{"id":7899,"date":"2022-03-25T06:38:32","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:38:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-puppy-making-a-choking-sound\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T06:38:32","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:38:32","slug":"why-is-my-puppy-making-a-choking-sound","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-puppy-making-a-choking-sound\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is my puppy making a choking sound?"},"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-is-my-puppy-making-a-choking-sound\/#Why_is_my_puppy_making_a_choking_sound\" title=\"Why is my puppy making a choking sound?\">Why is my puppy making a choking sound?<\/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-is-my-puppy-making-a-choking-sound\/#Why_does_my_puppy_keep_coughing_gagging_like_hes_choking\" title=\"Why does my puppy keep coughing gagging like he&#8217;s choking?\">Why does my puppy 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-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-puppy-making-a-choking-sound\/#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-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-puppy-making-a-choking-sound\/#How_do_I_know_if_my_puppy_has_something_stuck_in_his_throat\" title=\"How do I know if my puppy has something stuck in his throat?\">How do I know if my puppy 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-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-puppy-making-a-choking-sound\/#Why_is_my_puppy_coughing_and_gagging\" title=\"Why is my puppy coughing and gagging?\">Why is my puppy coughing and 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-is-my-puppy-making-a-choking-sound\/#Why_does_my_dog_make_weird_throat_noises\" title=\"Why does my dog make weird throat noises?\">Why does my dog make weird throat noises?<\/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-is-my-puppy-making-a-choking-sound\/#Why_is_my_puppy_gagging_and_coughing\" title=\"Why is my puppy gagging and coughing?\">Why is my puppy gagging and coughing?<\/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-is-my-puppy-making-a-choking-sound\/#Why_does_my_puppy_keep_gagging_but_not_throwing_up\" title=\"Why does my puppy keep gagging but not throwing up?\">Why does my puppy keep 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-is-my-puppy-making-a-choking-sound\/#What_can_I_give_my_dog_for_coughing_and_gagging\" title=\"What can I give my dog for coughing and gagging?\">What can I give my dog for coughing and gagging?<\/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-is-my-puppy-making-a-choking-sound\/#Why_does_my_dog_randomly_cough_and_gag\" title=\"Why does my dog randomly cough and gag?\">Why does my dog randomly cough and gag?<\/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-is-my-puppy-making-a-choking-sound\/#Why_does_my_dog_keep_coughing_gagging_like_hes_choking_at_night\" title=\"Why does my dog keep coughing gagging like he&#8217;s choking at night?\">Why does my dog keep coughing gagging like he&#8217;s choking at night?<\/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-is-my-puppy-making-a-choking-sound\/#What_home_remedy_can_I_give_my_dog_for_coughing_and_gagging\" title=\"What home remedy can I give my dog for coughing and gagging?\">What home remedy can I give my dog for coughing and gagging?<\/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-is-my-puppy-making-a-choking-sound\/#How_do_I_know_if_my_dog_has_something_stuck_in_his_throat\" title=\"How do I know if my dog has something stuck in his throat?\">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-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-puppy-making-a-choking-sound\/#How_can_I_clear_my_puppys_throat\" title=\"How can I clear my puppy&#8217;s throat?\">How can I clear my puppy&#8217;s 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-is-my-puppy-making-a-choking-sound\/#Does_my_puppy_have_something_stuck_in_his_throat\" title=\"Does my puppy have something stuck in his throat?\">Does my puppy have 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-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-puppy-making-a-choking-sound\/#How_do_I_know_if_my_puppy_swallowed_something\" title=\"How do I know if my puppy swallowed something?\">How do I know if my puppy swallowed something?<\/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-is-my-puppy-making-a-choking-sound\/#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-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-puppy-making-a-choking-sound\/#Is_it_normal_for_puppies_to_cough\" title=\"Is it normal for puppies to cough?\">Is it normal for puppies to cough?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_puppy_making_a_choking_sound\"><\/span>Why is my puppy making a choking sound?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A cough that involves a choking sound can be worrisome. Common causes of this symptom include <b>reverse sneezing, pneumonia, kennel cough, heart disease, collapsing trachea and a foreign object lodged in the throat. Some of these causes are worse than others. Observe your dog closely as soon as you notice the behavior.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_puppy_keep_coughing_gagging_like_hes_choking\"><\/span>Why does my puppy 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_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_I_know_if_my_puppy_has_something_stuck_in_his_throat\"><\/span>How do I know if my puppy has something stuck in his throat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Signs that your dog is choking include <b>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.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_puppy_coughing_and_gagging\"><\/span>Why is my puppy coughing and gagging?<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_make_weird_throat_noises\"><\/span>Why does my dog make weird throat noises?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Foreign Objects And Coughing Sometimes dogs may inhale foreign objects or material that gets lodged in their airways. Coughs that become suddenly violent or sound like gagging, possibly including attempts to swallow and frequent lip licking could be a sign that <b>something has become stuck in your dog&#8217;s throat<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_puppy_gagging_and_coughing\"><\/span>Why is my puppy gagging and coughing?<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_puppy_keep_gagging_but_not_throwing_up\"><\/span>Why does my puppy keep gagging but not throwing up?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Foreign Objects And Coughing Sometimes dogs may inhale foreign objects or material that gets lodged in their airways. Coughs that become suddenly violent or sound like gagging, possibly including attempts to swallow and frequent lip licking could be a sign that <b>something has become stuck in your dog&#8217;s throat<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_give_my_dog_for_coughing_and_gagging\"><\/span>What can I give my dog for coughing and gagging?<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_does_my_dog_randomly_cough_and_gag\"><\/span>Why does my dog randomly cough and gag?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Foreign Objects And Coughing Sometimes dogs may inhale foreign objects or material that gets lodged in their airways. Coughs that become suddenly violent or sound like gagging, possibly including attempts to swallow and frequent lip licking could be a sign that <b>something has become stuck in your dog&#8217;s throat<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_keep_coughing_gagging_like_hes_choking_at_night\"><\/span>Why does my dog keep coughing gagging like he&#8217;s choking at night?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A high-pitched cough that sounds like the dog is gagging <b>can be a symptom of a sore throat or other upper airway irritation or block. A cough that occurs only at night or when your dog is sleeping can suggest a potentially serious underlying health condition.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_home_remedy_can_I_give_my_dog_for_coughing_and_gagging\"><\/span>What home remedy can I give my dog for coughing and gagging?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Honey can be a great home remedy for kennel cough as it can help soothe your dog&#8217;s throat and minimize coughing. You can give your dog one-half tablespoon to 1 tablespoon of honey mixed with a little warm water in a bowl. This can be offered up to three times a day depending on how often your dog is coughing.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_my_dog_has_something_stuck_in_his_throat\"><\/span>How do I know if my dog has something stuck 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=\"How_can_I_clear_my_puppys_throat\"><\/span>How can I clear my puppy&#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=\"Does_my_puppy_have_something_stuck_in_his_throat\"><\/span>Does my puppy have something stuck in his throat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When to Call <b>the Vet<\/b> 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_I_know_if_my_puppy_swallowed_something\"><\/span>How do I know if my puppy swallowed something?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Signs When a Dog Swallows a Foreign Object<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Pawing at mouth.<\/li>\n<li>Drooling.<\/li>\n<li>Choking or gagging.<\/li>\n<li>Licking the lips repeatedly.<\/li>\n<li>Refusal to eat.<\/li>\n<li>Vomiting.<\/li>\n<li>Lethargy or restlessness.<\/li>\n<li>Distended or painful abdomen.<\/li>\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>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=\"Is_it_normal_for_puppies_to_cough\"><\/span>Is it normal for puppies to cough?<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><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Why is my puppy making a choking sound?Why does my puppy keep coughing gagging like he&#8217;s choking?Why is my dog coughing like something is stuck in his throat?How do I know if my puppy has something stuck in his throat?Why is my puppy coughing and gagging?Why does my dog make weird throat&#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\/7899"}],"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=7899"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7899\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7899"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7899"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7899"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}