Why does my dog cough, gag, or act like something's stuck on leash?

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My dog keeps acting like there's something stuck in her throat its not all the time just mostly when she's out on the leish and pulling a bit , she was doing it a few times in the house aswel. Pet's info: Dog | German Shorthaired Pointer (duplicate) | Female | unspayed | 6 years and 10 months old

Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA · Accepted Answer

This can be caused by kennel cough/bordetella infection, pulling on the leash which puts pressure on the trachea, other infection, allergies, among a few other things. I would recommend starting to use a harness instead of a collar when you go on walks. Some dogs can get significant tracheal irritation from only a couple pulls on a collar and leash. If you try this a few times and Effie is still coughing then she may need to be checked over by a vet. If the coughing continues for 24 hours, she should be seen soon.

Why does my dog cough, gag, or act like something's stuck on leash?

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