Why does my Maltese Shih Tzu gag and choke but nothing comes up?

Poor guy. It is possible he has a bit of an upper respiratory infection. I would recommend getting him seen by your vet for something like this, because he will need the vet to listen to his lung and heart sounds for any abnormalities and clues as to what is going on internally. He may also need x-rays of his chest if there is severe congestion heard in his chest. I do hope that your fur baby Bobby is able to get this sorted out soon! Best wishes and take care.

I eould take Smokie to the vet to have this checked out. It may be absoloutely nothing but I thonk it would be best to have a vet carefully check him in case he has infection or inflammation in his throat or chest. Also the vet can have a look in his mouth to make sure there are no growths or causes of discomfort.

A cough associated with drinking can be a sign of dysfunction of the nerves that affect the larynx and the vocal cords. There are many other potential causes of a cough ranging from bronchitis to heart disease. I would recommend making an appointment with your veterinarian for a physical exam. X-rays might be recommended as a first step.

It sounds like a bit of food got stuck in Baby's orsophagus. It is likely that it cleared when she was coughing initially, but it has probably caused some irritation hence why she is still making the sound. I would keep an eye on her and if it continues you could take her to the vet to have her throat checked, she may need an anti inflammatory.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Lilo. Some dogs with an upper respiratory tract infection can cough and gag which can look like they are trying to vomit. They can even bring up a white foamy material. Some will have eye and nose discharge as well. On the other hand, if she is retching and having abdominal contractions, but not vomiting this is worrisome, especially if her abdomen appears bloated. In this case, she would need to see her veterinarian right away. I hope this information helps!

Don't freak out, however do be vigilant and monitor for an increase in frequency in the gagging, or the development of more concerning signs, such as decreased appetite or loss of appetite, vomiting, or coughing. if Teddie is in good spirits and is acting normal otherwise, I think you're ok waiting until Friday. This could be a case of kennel cough, so watch closely for coughing or lethargy.

Hi there! While some smaller breed dogs can be prone to what we call tracheal collapse, it is usually results in a characteristic "goose honking" noise. Because Gypsy's cough is not improving on the the Theophylline and seems to be get worse with exertion I am concerned about heart disease. Her heart should be properly auscultated and also evaluated in the radiographs. I would recommend seeing a cardiologist at this point in time, as they are experts in the area of the heart. Best of luck to you and Gypsy.