Why did my dog wake up breathing fast and making choking sounds?

I recommend to have her examined tomorrow. It's possible she has an infection or a mass in the throat. It's also possible there is pathology in her heart or lungs. It's best to play it safe since this has been going on for a few days now. I hope it's nothing too serious and that Molly feels better soon.

Molly is such a cutie! It could be that she picked up a respiratory infection or kennel cough when she was boarded. I would have her seen by a vet for this, but there's no need to rush her into a vet asap as long as she is eating and drinking normally, isn't extremely lethargic, and isn't having difficulty breathing. I can give you something to try at home to see if that helps with her breathing, but have her seen by a vet in the morning. You can try using a humidifier or bringing her into the bathroom with the door closed while you take a hot shower - the steam and humidity help to break up congestion and temporarily relieve symptoms associated with respiratory infections.

Dogs dream just the way we do, so increased respiratory pattern and sometimes vocalizing happens as well. As long as it is transient and goes back to normal then I would not be worried. Best of luck and thank you for using Pet Coach.

It could be Toffee had to cough because something in the environment was irritating his throat. I would keep an eye on him for now if he's ok. Should this honking sounds start again, I would have him seen by his vet. Best of luck.

He needs to be examined by a veterinarian right away. Your vet can take an x-ray of his chest to evaluate his lungs and airway. He could have pneumonia, asthma, heart disease, or fluids in his chest. Please call your vet immediately and schedule an appointment.

Given that this in only happening at night, I would suspect Hero is having dreams that are upsetting her and she is running into your room for comfort. Dogs do dream and can reach to those dreams. Unfortunately there's nothing you can do to stop her from dreaming, but there will be nights where she doesn't dream and sleeps peacefully. I hope this helps!

When dogs are sleeping and dreaming their respirations can change dramatically. However, if he continues to breath quickly, if he is coughing or otherwise acting ill or as though he is working hard to breathe then he should be evaluated by a veterinarian as soon as possible. Best of luck and thank you for using Pet Coach.