My dog is choking. What could be the problem and what should I do?

That could be commonly due to an upper respiratory tract inflammation/ infection or possibly due to something that Cody has ingested and has irritated his oesophagus/trachea. Kennel cough is a common cause of cough. A check up and possibly antibiotics are required if signs persist more than 8 hours.

Hello. So sorry to hear that Daddy is having this issue. Coughing can be due to many different things such as: 1. kennel cough 2. heart disease 3. collapsing trachea 4. foreign body 5. parasites (ie: lung worms, heartworms) 6. bronchitis/asthma 7. cancer 8. pneumonia I think you should get Daddy to your vet for an exam so you can get this figured out. That way he can get the proper treatment and get to feeling better sooner. Hope this helps. Best wishes.

Hello, at 5 months of age the most common reason for coughing/choking is kennel cough. I suggest you get him to a vet for an exam and medications. This can progress to a pneumonia quickly and in a small 2# dog this can be extremely serious. I am very worried about this as you stated he was weak and lost his appetite. I don't suggest that you continue to perform any "first aid" for choking on a dog this small as you can easily injury him. I assure you that it is very unlikely he has something stuck in his throat. Hope this helps. Best wishes.

It could be Oscar has a respiratory infection or it could be something more serious like heart disease causing his coughing. I'd take him into the vet in the morning to be examined, diagnosed, and treated. Best of luck.

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 believe your is showing any of these symptoms in addition to coughing, it is important for him to be evaluated by a veterinarian. Finally, a condition known as "reverse sneezing" might also sound like a cough and can be alarming for pet parents to witness. Reverse sneezing is very common in pets and is usually not a cause for concern. When a dog reverse sneezes, it will often pull its head back and inhale forcefully through the nose and mouth, making a cough-like sound. It is thought to have an [allergic](https://www.petcoach.co/dog/condition/canine-allergies/) component as the back portion of the nasal passages work to expel an irritant.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Gizmo is so handsome! This is concerning for a gastrointestinal issue. Your veterinarian could proceed with further diagnostics to investigate this. This may entail bloodwork, neck x-rays and abdominal imaging. Treatment would depend on findings. Hopefully it is nothing serious. Good luck and have a good night!

Majic needs to be seen by a veterinarian immediately. He could have a foreign body in his trachea, disease of his lungs/trachea like an infection, or even something called a collapsing trachea. Some of these causes can be life threatening and if he has an issue oral medications at home could make things worse.