Why is my dog coughing and gagging like something is in his throat?

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My black lab is cough and gagging like he's trying to get something out of this throat when he moves fast, gets excited and or tries to bark he's eating normally and drinking about the same amount of water it started yesterday. When he starts coughing he has to sit down like it's knocking the wind out of him.He's kinda been mopey but he's walking around the house. If he hops down from the bed he starts coughing in concerned I don't know what to do. Please help. ):. Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | unneutered | 120 lbs

Rebecca, DVM · Accepted Answer

Coughing can be a respiratory issue, heart disease, foreign body in his throat, laryngeal paralysis etc. I would recommend Jack Beck see a vet especially if it seems to be tiring him out. He needs an exam and possibly X-rays

Why is my dog coughing and gagging like something is in his throat?

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