Puppy coughing after rawhide chew. Is she okay? What should I do?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Yorkshire Terrier | Female | spayed | 3 months and 14 days old
After my puppy was chewing rawhide, i hope she will be okay. In case of any reaction to the rawhide, what should I do? She is coughing a little.
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Published on November 17th, 2016
If she is coughing a little, I would not worry about Mila just yet. If a piece of rawhide had gotten caught in her trachea, she would be in distress, choking and drooling, and pawing at her mouth. If it was caught in her esophagus, she would be drooling and regurgitation shortly after eating it. Should she show any of those signs, I would take her into a vet right away. Given that she is coughing a little, it is likely the rawhide simply irritated her esophagus, and she should be ok :-)
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Published on November 17th, 2016
While rawhides can be popular for dogs, there are dangers behind them. They can contain trace amounts of toxic chemicals, just like pet toys. Some dogs can be sensitive or allergic to them. They also carry the risk of choking your dog or causing a blockage. Given that Mila was coughing a little, it could be that some pieces of it may have gotten caught in her esophagus. I would not recommend giving them to her, as she is still young and larger pieces could easily cause her to choke or create an obstruction.
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