My dog's bark sounds harsh when he plays. Is his throat okay?

It's hard to say, but if there is concern about something being stuck in the throat, I would have Bruno examined by a vet ASAP. Sometimes infections that cause kennel cough can cause these symptoms, but it is safer to rule out a possible foreign body or blockage first.

Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to address your concern. If Panfilo has been barking a lot and playing lately, it is possible that he developed a hoarse bark due to overuse. Similar to humans when a person screams / yells for a while, the voice becomes hoarse. His bark should come back normally without any lasting problems. 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.

Sorry to hear that Bruno's lost his bark. A change in barking sound or a loss of bark can be associated with a few different conditions. While a collapsing trachea or an upper respiratory infection are certain possibilities, they are not the most common cause for this symptom. There is a condition known as laryngeal paralysis that is known to cause this symptom quite frequently. Regardless of what the cause is, it is unlikely to resolve on its own without some treatment. You should take Bruno into the vet for a physical exam and some diagnostic imaging. They will be able to tell you whether or not one of the above mentioned conditions is causing Bruno's current issues. Hope this helps!

Dog can have a couple different barking sounds, and it could be that he changes his bark based on the occasion. Sometimes, excessive barking can cause irritation to the vocal cords and the barks after this can sound weird or hoarse. This should heal with time if you can prevent additional barking. Unless the issue is coming from a bacterial infection, it is unlikely that antibiotics will help. Anti-inflammatory medications may have a better effect, but the issue will continue if your dog continues to bark excessively. Here is an article on excessive barking and how to stop it: https://www.petcoach.co/article/5-tips-to-stop-excessive-barking-in-dogs https://www.petcoach.co/article/why-does-my-dog-bark-so-much

It is quite possible that Diesel is coughing! A cough can sometimes sound a lot like choking. Causes of coughing can be kennel cough, or a heart related problem. If this continues, it would be a great idea to have him examined by a vet. Kennel cough can often be treated with antibiotics.

Yes, he probably has a mild upper respiratory infection or cold. That can cause a sore throat and change in their bark. This usually is a viral infection that will run its course in a few days to a week. Please let him rest and try to limit the excitement and reduce any barking. That will help keep his throat from getting irritated and help him heal quickly. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Ranger.

This could be due to a degeneration of the laryngeal nerve that is innervating the larynx being in charge of its movement (vocal chords included). Inflammation of this nerve and upper respiratory airways infection is possible as well. A clinical examination at your local veterinarian is essential to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. Antibiotics may be needed. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!