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My 8-week-old puppy chokes from soft palate. How can I help?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Lhasa Apso | Female | unspayed | 1 month and 24 days old | 3 lbs

My 8 week old puppy has a suspected soft palate but has seen a vet and they did not give much advice as she is still choking a lot , is there anything I can do to ease it ? It is very upsetting to watch

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Answered By Sarah Derksen, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on January 2nd, 2018

Hi. Sorry to hear this. If it was confirmed it is an enlarged palate, then the best treatment is surgical. This most likely need to wait a bit. I'd make a surgical consult with specialist to discuss surgery and what can be done until then. Good luck.

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