My puppy is hacking after eating a treat. Is it stuck or kennel cough?

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My 5 month old puppy ate a turkey tendon treat too quickly and has been hacking a bit ever since about two days ago. He still has the same energy and appetite and is normal other than the occasional hacking. I believe he swallowed the piece sideways or something and now its stuck in his throat. Im not sure if it will eventually get dislodged as he eats other food or if i should take him to the vet to get it looked it. Do I wait it out since it doesn't seem to interfere with his normal day to day. Pet's info: Dog | Rhodesian Ridgeback | Male | unneutered | 5 months and 6 days old | 50 lbs

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

I think it is unlikely that he has treat stuck in his throat. This happens very, very rarely and honestly, in 25 years I have never seen this happen. It would only really happen if there was a motility disorder with his esophagus. The esophagus could be irritated if the treat went down "sideways", sure, but based on his age and your description of the clinical signs, my best guess is that he has kennel cough. It is probably just coincidence that the coughing episodes started with the treat ingestion. I suggest you get him to your vet for an exam. If he has kennel cough he is contagious to other dogs. ( https://www.petcoach.co/dog/condition/kennel-cough/ )

My puppy is hacking after eating a treat. Is it stuck or kennel cough?

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