My dog is coughing and choking after eating chews. Is something stuck?

Thanks for using Boop by Petco! If her gums/tongue are pink and not blue or purple she's probably not choking. They can forcefully cough like something is stuck for many reasons- kennel cough, heart disease, bronchitis, parasites are just a few. If she's blue or purple I would see a vet ASAP. If not, i would see a vet soon for an exam and possible radiographs to determine the cause and severity of the cough. Please don't give any over the counter medications until you talk to your vet. Good luck and kisses to Notti!

Hi there and thank you for using Boop by Petco to address your concern. If he inhaled grass blades in his nose, this could contribute to the signs you are seeing. He may also have some grass or another foreign object lodged in his esophagus. I would recommend having a veterinarian take a look at Chuck so that the most appropriate diagnostic and treatment recommendations can be made. I wouldn't wait too long because if there is something stuck and it goes unaddressed, it could potentially become a serious problem. I hope this helps guide you in the right direction! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

Hi there and thank you for using Boop by Petco to address your concern. It sounds like Rocco has quite the cough if he is vomiting as well. This could be an infection such as kennel cough or pneumonia. I would recommend having him examined by a veterinarian so that the most appropriate diagnostic and treatment recommendations can be made. The veterinarian may suggest having chest x-rays done to evaluate the lungs. I hope this helps guide you in the right direction. Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

Hi there! Thanks for using Boop by Petco! Another thing to consider is a foreign body that could have lodged in the throat for example eliciting a cough response. Your veterinarian could potentially perform cervical radiographs to see if something is seen. If nothing is seen and this is highly suspected, then other imaging such as endoscopy may be indicated. Her vomiting could be due to a variety of reasons such as foreign body ingestion/obstruction, dietary indiscretion, among many other possibilities. Your veterinarian could also assess this issue with general labwork and abdominal radiographs. Good luck and have a good evening!

Hi there and thank you for using Boop by Petco to address your concern. This could be secondary to an allergy, a reverse sneeze or coughing. I would recommend having her examined by a veterinarian so that the most appropriate diagnostic and treatment recommendations can be made. A thorough examination will help rule out multiple causes and even considering having x-rays performed would help rule out multiple causes. I hope this helps guide you in the right direction. Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

There could be several reasons why your dog is [coughing](https://www.petcoach.co/dog/condition/coughing-1/). He could very well have something stuck in his throat or is trying to vomit something up and can't and will need medical intervention. If the symptoms continue, he needs to be seen by a vet as soon as possible. If you know your dog has ingested something and is indeed [choking](https://www.petcoach.co/article/what-to-do-if-you-think-your-dog-is-choking), you can perform the Heimlich maneuver if you feel comfortable doing so. A dog who is choking should also be taken to a veterinarian or emergency clinic immediately. A dog may also be coughing as a result of a viral respiratory infection, like canine parainfluenza, canine adenovirus, or [kennel cough](https://www.petcoach.co/dog/condition/kennel-cough). The most common symptoms of viral infections in dogs can include lethargy, decreased appetite, coughing, exercise intolerance and an increased breathing rate. If you bel

It sounds like whatever Chewy had stuck in his throat has passed. Since he is acting normally, keep an eye on him for now. Should that behavior start again or he stops eating, take him into a vet immediately. Best of luck.

Hello there and thank you for using Boop by Petco to address your concern. Based on these symptoms, I would recommend having a veterinarian examine Millie so that the most appropriate diagnostic and treatment recommendations can be made. This could be due to an infection or a foreign object causing irritation in the airway. 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. An examination along with x-rays would be my recommendation to start with.

Hello and thank you for reaching out to Boop by Petco. If Biko is gagging, he may have something stuck in his throat and is trying to clear it. You can try offering him some wet dog food formed into a meatball to see if this helps push anything in his throat along. If the gagging continues or you are ever worried about how well Biko is breathing, I recommend having Biko seen by a veterinarian for an exam. Your vet may recommend chest x-rays to see if Biko has any primary lung issues or reasons for the gagging. I hope this is helpful!

I am so sorry about Zelda’s cough. It is possible a piece of bark has become lodged in her throat, or that the chewing merely inflamed her throat causing a cough. I would monitor her closely for the next few hours, offer her only water and keep her calm. If the cough worsens, she seems in pain or distressed I would take her to the vet immediately. Thank you for using Boop by Petco!