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Why does my healthy dog sound like he's choking when he barks?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Pit Bull Terrier | Male | unneutered | 2 years and 4 months old | 100 lbs

Why does my dog sound like hes choking mostly when he tries to bark. He is active and healthy. He is a pibtbull and is 2 years of age. He is happy, though and playing like normal. Please help me out. Thank you.

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Answered By Rosemary Barber, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on March 24th, 2017

It is quite possible that Diesel is coughing! A cough can sometimes sound a lot like choking. Causes of coughing can be kennel cough, or a heart related problem. If this continues, it would be a great idea to have him examined by a vet. Kennel cough can often be treated with antibiotics.

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