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.
What to do if my dog sounds like he has a hairball?
When you're in this position, it's a good idea to schedule an appointment with your veterinarian to figure out what'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.
Why is my dog coughing like something is stuck in his throat?
Conclusion. A dog coughing like something is stuck in their throat is 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.
Why does my dog sound like she's trying to cough something up?
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 kennel cough, or canine infectious tracheobronchitis.
Why does my dog keep coughing gagging like he's choking?
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 something has become stuck in your dog's throat.
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