Why does my dog have throat lumps, reverse sneezing, and gasping?

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My dog Tucker has some lumps all over his body, particularly on his throat. I believe they are causing reverse sneezing, and on top of that he constantly sneezes and gasps. I love my dog and would love to help him, but upon taking him to the vet they offered no help and told us he was just fat. Can you offer any way to help Tucker or educate me on this? Thank you! Pet's info: Dog | Puggle | Male | neutered | 9 years and 6 months old | 40 lbs

Daniel Fonza, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to address your concern. If there are lumps on his throat and he is having upper respiratory symptoms, I would recommend having x-rays of his upper airway done to see if there is any compression or deviation of the airway due to one of the lumps. He may also be dealing with allergies, in which case you can try an antihistamine. Most people use 1mg per 1lb of body weight every 12 hours for Benadryl. The vet can also insert a small needle into the masses and examine them under a microscope for a better understanding of what the lumps might be. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

Why does my dog have throat lumps, reverse sneezing, and gasping?

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