My 11 month old dachshund, started, hacking after eating and drinking. Then that stopped and she would dry heave. Then a few days later vomited bile. Went to vet many times. Did x-rays, (showed swollen stomach lining nothing else) Said was gastritis. blood tests, perfect. Changed food to I/D and was on antibiotics as precaution, then pepcid (for dogs) and something to coat intestines. Went away. Then was spayed 2 weeks ago. All okay. Now she started the little cough again. (sounds like she is clearing throat) She was on multi-advantage and now revolution and her stool tested in December. Don't think its worms. I live in Canada, very cold in winter, no mosquitos for past 7 months. She eats well, has tons of energy, poop is fine, everything. One vet said it was bad gastritis, the second opinion was the one that changed her food and gave her meds for tummy.I don't know what else to do. She will have her ball in mouth, and do a little cough/gag. Sometimes, just when doing nothing. any idea
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First thing to do is take a breath and relax. OK. now that you've done that the second thing to do is take a look at all the facts from a different point of view. You said that other than the little bit of cough after she was spayed and when she plays with her ball. You also said that all the other indications like her energy level and the consistency of her poop were normal. She may have had a bit of a cold or have allergies. Or it could be that she has a tender mouth and gags easy. As long as she is acting eating and pooping fine All should be well. I have two large breed dogs one is a collie Shepard and the other a English mastiff they both have their issues but as long as they are acting normal i try not to worry about the little stuff.
the best advice i can give you is.. . . GO TO A VET. THEY WILL HELP TONS I AM SURE!
I don't know what to do... but here's ur start to a lot of answers...I'll give u a star... that'lll help getting more answers
i think it is time for a third opinion sometimes a second one isnt enough it took me three to finally find a diagnosis for my new kitten. turns out the products being used on his bad eyes were burning his eyelids
Try Benedril CHECK THE LABEL FIRST
I am so sorry (tear tear whimper)
My dog does that when she eats too fast. It sounds like you've looked at every possibilty except the simple ones. Dachsunds are pretty small, maybe she just eats to much for her small esophagus and tummy to handle. Have you tried feeding smaller amounts more often?
That would be my suggestion.
well my dog started coughing too. many people thought it was kennal cough. it turned out to be she was pulling to hard on her leash to hard.
All very frustrating when the vets can't figure it out. Try and see if you can establish a pattern of when the symptoms occur and continue to work with the vet. Perhaps going to a veterinary teaching hospital may be a choice - they have many specialists there and they may be able to dig a little deeper for answers. Expensive and may involve travel, but if it's a serious problem and the regular vets can't figure it out, it's probably your best choice.
I'm sorry to hear about your poor puppy! Dogs do cough, so maybe it's nothing. It seems as though you have already done everything I would have suggested you to do. Wait it out a little, and see how she does. If the coughing stays there, or gets worse ,see a vet. Maybe switch vets, because it looks like they vet you have now has done everything they can, and new vets have new ideas.
I hope your dog feels much better, and I wish I could have helped more!
Look into her mouth and check for any obious obstrictions. Daschunds eat more than their tummies can handle, thats for sure!
Check the size of your dog's kibble or food and see if maybe it is too chunky for her. could you break up the food into small bits? Maybe she is bolting down her food. I suggest feeding in smaller amounts more often every day.
If the problem persists, try a different vet.
Is she still on the I/D diet and the pepcid? I had a dog that had to stay on this his whole life or he had gastric problems. He lived to be over 16 though. We couldn't feed him anything else at all because he had such a sensitive tummy. If she isn't vomiting and seems to feel well and your vet isn't concerned, this may just be a trait of hers. She could have had some minor damage to her windpipe at some point or something that triggers the coughing at times. Good luck!
Not sure if I'm much help to you. But try not to change food cos that is one of the main problems with our dogs. Stick to whatever you are giving for at least a month so they can get used to it. As you have had her checked out for worm etc I surwe there is nothing seriously wrong.
What breed is she ??
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Dogs sometimes eat grass and cough but then throw it all up. That's normal. But a cough isn't. If one vet doesn't give you a reasonable answer and the cure doesn't work, try another vet. Check for kennel cough. It's just like doctors, some are better at some things and some are better at others. At least that's a nice way to put it. It can be something fairly simple or something as serious as heart disease. You need more testing. I hope your puppy gets better.
Have you ask your vet if there is such a thing as doggie bronchitis? It sound like some humans I know that will get a tickle in their throat and just can't stop coughing until they almost, if not, vomit. Doggie cough syrup? Is there a common ingredient in the food that your doggie may be allergic to?
looks like you got your answers!! good luck
I'm very knowledgeable about dachshunds. They often cough and hack after eating or drinking water. Nothing to worry about, they just get a little water or food at the top of their wind pipe. Doesn't last for more than 30 seconds. The dry heave thing I can only offer is that it doesn't happen after eating or it actually vomit. If it is happening during the day it might be "collapsed trachea syndrome". This is not dry heaving but the dog is making a honking sound because the dog is trying to get its breath. Last for 10 to 30 seconds. The vomiting bile isn't unusual. Actually it isn't bile but the yellow foamy mucus that lines the stomach. This can happen in dachshunds who are only fed once a day. They do this when their stomach has been empty for more than 12 hours. What many people do is to feed some veggies, peas, carrots, string beans opposite their normal feeding. That is if you feed in the morning then feed veggies in the evening. Why veggies? Because they will not cause your dog to gain any weigh which is crucial with dachshunds.
Corn is a HUGE allergern for dogs. I feed this brand to my very allergic terrier. It's totally cleared up all her allergy symptoms.
http://www.healthypetdiet.com/meat.shtml...
Also, read Dr Pitcairn's book on pet allergies:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/asin/0...
Agree with MistyR. Our vet told us that dogs can be allergic to corn. Our schnauzers were having dry patches on their backs. We switched to rice-based dog food, and although they turned their spoiled little noses up to it for a few days, they're fine now, and their skin cleared up. I don't know if an allergy to corn can cause other problems besides skin, like ours, but you should ask about it. Good luck.
Hmmm, I really don't know... maybe it is a flare up of the gastritis. I got really bad gastritis over a year ago and I still get flare ups every so often... or maybe coughing is OCD related... one of my dogs used to have this OCD biting thing... Or maybe allergies?
Has anyone examined her tracheah (sp?). It can partially collapse in little dogs, and sometimes fully requiring emergency surgery. Signs are often coughing.
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