Why is my dog hacking and chewing wood? Should I be concerned?

Question

You My mini aussie been making hacking noises more often the last couple of days. She's mostly an indoor dog but we do take here outside to play supervised. But it's the hacking noise she usually makes when she eats too much grass. But she is now making it when she gets too excited. But I just found a few pieces of chewed up wood in her kennel? Should I be concerned? Pet's info: Dog | Blue Heeler | Female | 1 year and 4 months old | 32 lbs

Tomasz Wnuk · Accepted Answer

Hacking cough can be related to upper airways infection (kennel cough-type infections) or inflammation of the throat from a wound or foreign body. It is possible that Baylle has throat infection and because of that she is coughing a lot. However, she may have a wound from chewing wood, or a piece of grass at the back of her throat which irritates the throat and makes her cough. I would recommend you to take Baylle to your local vet for an appointment. Your vet may suggest to examine her throat under sedation to make sure thare is no foreign material or a wound from chewing wood there.

Why is my dog hacking and chewing wood? Should I be concerned?

Most Helpful Answer

Related Questions

What fish dog food helps dry skin if my dog eats Science Diet?

What's the best way to feed my hamster when I'm going on a trip?

Can chickens eat bell peppers daily and what about veggie salads?

My newly adopted pet won't eat hay. What can I do to encourage it?

My pet is breathing hard, not eating, and lethargic. What's wrong?

My degu lost teeth after an accident. How can I feed him soft foods?

Share