German Shepard Rott mix's question about Tracheal Perforation

Question

My dog is coughing and hacking like she has a fur ball in her throat but nothing comes up , when she eats it sounds like she’s straining to breathe and chokes constantly . This started about 2 days ago .

Accepted Answer

Hello-

Thank you for your question. It would be best to have her evaluated by your veterinarian if she is coughing frequently. It could be something very simple such as an upper respiratory tract infection, but there are more serious causes of coughing including heart disease, heartworms, pneumonia, or foreign bodies in the respiratory tract. Your veterinarian will be able to evaluate her and decide if x-rays are needed to rule out a more serious cause. Your veterinarian can then provide appropriate treatment. I hope she recovers quickly.

Tracheal Perforation in Dogs