{"id":8067,"date":"2022-03-25T06:38:55","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:38:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-yorkie-keep-coughing-and-gagging\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T06:38:55","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:38:55","slug":"why-does-my-yorkie-keep-coughing-and-gagging","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-yorkie-keep-coughing-and-gagging\/","title":{"rendered":"Why does my Yorkie keep coughing and gagging?"},"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-yorkie-keep-coughing-and-gagging\/#Why_does_my_Yorkie_keep_coughing_and_gagging\" title=\"Why does my Yorkie keep coughing and gagging?\">Why does my Yorkie keep coughing and gagging?<\/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-yorkie-keep-coughing-and-gagging\/#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-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-yorkie-keep-coughing-and-gagging\/#Why_is_my_Yorkie_coughing_like_something_is_stuck_in_his_throat\" title=\"Why is my Yorkie coughing like something is stuck in his throat?\">Why is my Yorkie 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-does-my-yorkie-keep-coughing-and-gagging\/#What_does_a_Yorkie_sound_like_with_a_collapsed_trachea\" title=\"What does a Yorkie sound like with a collapsed trachea?\">What does a Yorkie sound like with a collapsed trachea?<\/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-yorkie-keep-coughing-and-gagging\/#Why_is_my_Yorkie_coughing_and_gagging\" title=\"Why is my Yorkie coughing and gagging?\">Why is my Yorkie 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-does-my-yorkie-keep-coughing-and-gagging\/#What_can_I_give_my_Yorkie_for_coughing\" title=\"What can I give my Yorkie for coughing?\">What can I give my Yorkie for coughing?<\/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-yorkie-keep-coughing-and-gagging\/#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-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-yorkie-keep-coughing-and-gagging\/#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-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-yorkie-keep-coughing-and-gagging\/#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-yorkie-keep-coughing-and-gagging\/#Why_does_my_dog_cough_like_he_has_something_in_his_throat\" title=\"Why does my dog cough like he has something in his throat?\">Why does my dog cough 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-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-yorkie-keep-coughing-and-gagging\/#How_do_you_tell_if_your_Yorkie_has_a_collapsed_trachea\" title=\"How do you tell if your Yorkie has a collapsed trachea?\">How do you tell if your Yorkie has a collapsed trachea?<\/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-yorkie-keep-coughing-and-gagging\/#How_long_can_a_Yorkie_live_with_a_collapsed_trachea\" title=\"How long can a Yorkie live with a collapsed trachea?\">How long can a Yorkie live with a collapsed trachea?<\/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-yorkie-keep-coughing-and-gagging\/#How_do_you_comfort_a_dog_with_a_collapsed_trachea\" title=\"How do you comfort a dog with a collapsed trachea?\">How do you comfort a dog with a collapsed trachea?<\/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-yorkie-keep-coughing-and-gagging\/#Do_dogs_with_collapsed_trachea_suffer\" title=\"Do dogs with collapsed trachea suffer?\">Do dogs with collapsed trachea suffer?<\/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-yorkie-keep-coughing-and-gagging\/#Why_do_Yorkies_make_a_choking_sound\" title=\"Why do Yorkies make a choking sound?\">Why do Yorkies make a choking sound?<\/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-yorkie-keep-coughing-and-gagging\/#What_to_give_a_dog_for_coughing_and_gagging\" title=\"What to give a dog for coughing and gagging?\">What to give a 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-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-yorkie-keep-coughing-and-gagging\/#Can_I_give_my_Yorkie_cough_medicine\" title=\"Can I give my Yorkie cough medicine?\">Can I give my Yorkie cough medicine?<\/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-yorkie-keep-coughing-and-gagging\/#What_home_remedy_can_I_give_my_dog_for_coughing\" title=\"What home remedy can I give my dog for coughing?\">What home remedy can I give my dog for coughing?<\/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-yorkie-keep-coughing-and-gagging\/#What_causes_coughing_in_Yorkies\" title=\"What causes coughing in Yorkies?\">What causes coughing in Yorkies?<\/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-yorkie-keep-coughing-and-gagging\/#What_human_medicine_can_I_give_my_dog_for_a_cough\" title=\"What human medicine can I give my dog for a cough?\">What human medicine can I give my dog for a cough?<\/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-yorkie-keep-coughing-and-gagging\/#How_can_I_help_my_dog_stop_coughing\" title=\"How can I help my dog stop coughing?\">How can I help my dog stop coughing?<\/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-yorkie-keep-coughing-and-gagging\/#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-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-yorkie-keep-coughing-and-gagging\/#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-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-yorkie-keep-coughing-and-gagging\/#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-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-yorkie-keep-coughing-and-gagging\/#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><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_Yorkie_keep_coughing_and_gagging\"><\/span>Why does my Yorkie keep 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_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_is_my_Yorkie_coughing_like_something_is_stuck_in_his_throat\"><\/span>Why is my Yorkie coughing like something is stuck in his throat?<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=\"What_does_a_Yorkie_sound_like_with_a_collapsed_trachea\"><\/span>What does a Yorkie sound like with a collapsed trachea?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What Does A Dog With A Collapsed Trachea Sound Like? The sound of the cough of a dog with a collapsed trachea makes is very distinct. It is most often described as a harsh, dry cough that <b>sounds similar to a honking goose<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_Yorkie_coughing_and_gagging\"><\/span>Why is my Yorkie coughing and 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=\"What_can_I_give_my_Yorkie_for_coughing\"><\/span>What can I give my Yorkie for coughing?<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_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=\"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=\"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_does_my_dog_cough_like_he_has_something_in_his_throat\"><\/span>Why does my dog cough like he has something 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 usually caused by <b>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_tell_if_your_Yorkie_has_a_collapsed_trachea\"><\/span>How do you tell if your Yorkie has a collapsed trachea?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Signs of Tracheal Collapse in Dogs<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Difficulty breathing.<\/li>\n<li>Coughing when you pick your dog up or apply pressure to their neck.<\/li>\n<li>Vomiting, gagging, or retching associated with the coughing.<\/li>\n<li>Cyanotic (turning blue) episodes or bluish mucous membranes.<\/li>\n<li>Wheezing.<\/li>\n<p>14 Feb 2021<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_can_a_Yorkie_live_with_a_collapsed_trachea\"><\/span>How long can a Yorkie live with a collapsed trachea?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A dog with a collapsing trachea will survive for <b>up to two years after being diagnosed. A dog&#8217;s survival with this disease can be doubled to 4 years or more with surgical operations. You can help a dog live a longer life by taking extra precautions to help them treat their symptoms.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_comfort_a_dog_with_a_collapsed_trachea\"><\/span>How do you comfort a dog with a collapsed trachea?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Walk your dog on a harness and avoid using a collar to deter compression of the trachea. Finally, steroids, bronchodilators and cough suppressants are common medications your vet might use to control the cough. Dogs with Grade 3 and 4 tracheal collapse may need surgical correction, usually by a surgical specialist.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_with_collapsed_trachea_suffer\"><\/span>Do dogs with collapsed trachea suffer?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With severe tracheal collapse, <b>the condition can become a serious, life-threatening problem complicated by spells of severe respiratory distress. Bouts of severe coughing and respiratory distress negatively affect the prognosis.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_Yorkies_make_a_choking_sound\"><\/span>Why do Yorkies make a choking sound?<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=\"What_to_give_a_dog_for_coughing_and_gagging\"><\/span>What to give a dog for coughing and 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=\"Can_I_give_my_Yorkie_cough_medicine\"><\/span>Can I give my Yorkie cough medicine?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Under specific circumstances, your vet may prescribe your dog a low dose of dextromethorphan to treat coughing. Human cough medicines, however, often contain compounds that are toxic to dogs, like acetaminophen. <b>Do not attempt to give your dog cough medicine without your vet&#8217;s guidance<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_home_remedy_can_I_give_my_dog_for_coughing\"><\/span>What home remedy can I give my dog for coughing?<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=\"What_causes_coughing_in_Yorkies\"><\/span>What causes coughing in Yorkies?<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_human_medicine_can_I_give_my_dog_for_a_cough\"><\/span>What human medicine can I give my dog for a cough?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Tracheal collapse (tracheal chondromalacia) is a chronic, progressive condition that causes a dog&#8217;s trachea (windpipe) to become soft and flatten out, restricting the dog&#8217;s airway. This condition is most commonly seen in small and toy dog breeds, such as chihuahuas, Pomeranians, poodles, Yorkshire terriers, and pugs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_help_my_dog_stop_coughing\"><\/span>How can I help my dog stop coughing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog is coughing up a storm, you may consider giving him a <b>cough suppressant such as Robitussin. This medicine is only intended to be used for a short time period and should only be given under a veterinarian&#8217;s approval.<\/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_coughing_and_gagging\"><\/span>What can I give my dog for coughing and gagging?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog is coughing up a storm, you may consider giving him <b>a cough suppressant such as Robitussin. This medicine is only intended to be used for a short time period and should only be given under a veterinarian&#8217;s approval. A veterinarian will determine the correct dosage of Robitussin for your dog.<\/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=\"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","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Why does my Yorkie keep coughing and gagging?Why does my dog keep coughing gagging like he&#8217;s choking?Why is my Yorkie coughing like something is stuck in his throat?What does a Yorkie sound like with a collapsed trachea?Why is my Yorkie coughing and gagging?What can I give my Yorkie for coughing?Why is my&#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\/8067"}],"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=8067"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8067\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8067"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8067"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8067"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}