{"id":9517,"date":"2022-03-25T06:41:47","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:41:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-tell-if-my-dog-has-something-stuck-in-his-throat\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T06:41:47","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:41:47","slug":"how-can-i-tell-if-my-dog-has-something-stuck-in-his-throat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-tell-if-my-dog-has-something-stuck-in-his-throat\/","title":{"rendered":"How can I tell 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\/how-can-i-tell-if-my-dog-has-something-stuck-in-his-throat\/#How_can_I_tell_if_my_dog_has_something_stuck_in_his_throat\" title=\"How can I tell if my dog has something stuck in his throat?\">How can I tell 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\/how-can-i-tell-if-my-dog-has-something-stuck-in-his-throat\/#How_do_you_get_something_unstuck_from_a_dogs_throat\" title=\"How do you get something unstuck from a dog&#8217;s throat?\">How do you get something unstuck from 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-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-tell-if-my-dog-has-something-stuck-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-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-tell-if-my-dog-has-something-stuck-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-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-tell-if-my-dog-has-something-stuck-in-his-throat\/#How_do_you_get_something_stuck_in_a_dogs_throat_out\" title=\"How do you get something stuck in a dog&#8217;s throat out?\">How do you get something stuck in a dog&#8217;s throat out?<\/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\/how-can-i-tell-if-my-dog-has-something-stuck-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-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-tell-if-my-dog-has-something-stuck-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-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-tell-if-my-dog-has-something-stuck-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-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-tell-if-my-dog-has-something-stuck-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-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-tell-if-my-dog-has-something-stuck-in-his-throat\/#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-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-tell-if-my-dog-has-something-stuck-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><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_tell_if_my_dog_has_something_stuck_in_his_throat\"><\/span>How can I tell 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_do_you_get_something_unstuck_from_a_dogs_throat\"><\/span>How do you get something unstuck from a dog&#8217;s throat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>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.<\/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_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=\"How_do_you_get_something_stuck_in_a_dogs_throat_out\"><\/span>How do you get something stuck in a dog&#8217;s throat out?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>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.<\/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>They will often be gagging and retching but usually don&#8217;t produce anything except some frothy white saliva. Dogs may be very restless and may paw at their mouth. Most dogs with something stuck in their throat will not want to eat and if they do will not be able to swallow. Some make repeated gulping movements.<\/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>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_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><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_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>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 <b>kennel cough, or canine infectious tracheobronchitis.<\/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><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\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 How can I tell if my dog has something stuck in his throat?How do you get something unstuck from a dog&#8217;s throat?How can I clear my dog&#8217;s throat?Why does my dog act like something is stuck in his throat?How do you get something stuck in a dog&#8217;s throat out?How do you know&#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\/9517"}],"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=9517"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9517\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9517"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9517"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9517"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}