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amboo · 06-30-2010, 04:54 AM

Hi! I'm new to this forum, but I have been lurking for the past few days and people here are so helpful and smart! Hopefully you can help me.

I have a new Morkie pup. He's 15 weeks old. We've had him for about a week and a half now. Occasionally he makes this hacking/gagging sound. Sometimes it sounds like he threw up, but nothing comes out. Maybe he's swallowing it? It only happens when he's sleeping. He'll wake up, make the noise, then either go back to sleep or get up and do something. It normally lasts no longer than 5 seconds. As soon as it started happening, I freaked out, but my boyfriend told me I'm just being paranoid, which I do have a tendancy to do. I've tried not to worry and I've been keeping an eye on him. Other than this noise, he seems perfectly normal. I did research and thought it might just be reverse sneezing, but I'm also wondering if it could be kennel cough or tracheal collapse.

Anyway, I didn't want to run to the vet over every little thing, but last night he did this gagging noise a lot, so I'm really worried. I'll probably take him to the vet today, but I was hoping someone might have some useful info to help calm me.

Thanks in advance.

Deuce · 06-30-2010, 05:01 AM

I recommend going to the vet ASAP, even if it's just for a piece of mind, you wont regret it!

amboo · 06-30-2010, 05:30 AM

Okay, I have an appointment for 4 today to get him checked out. I'm so worried, I wish they could have taken him sooner! We just let him out of his crate and he's running around playing like normal and not gagging at all. This is so stressful!

PenniesMom · 06-30-2010, 05:37 AM

is it a hacking sound or more of like a honk or gag or a cough

Dzbabykel · 06-30-2010, 05:38 AM

Aww hope your little one is ok! Keep us posted!!

DvlshAngel985 · 06-30-2010, 05:41 AM

Did you take him in for a wellness check right after you got him? If not, you might want to take the time now and have him checked all over. That'll give you even more piece of mind.

Connie · 06-30-2010, 05:43 AM

It would be good if you could get this on video to show your vet. If he's like my dogs, he'll get to the vet and not make the noise. Congrats on your new baby...I hope you get it figured out!

DvlshAngel985 · 06-30-2010, 05:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Connie

It would be good if you could get this on video to show your vet. If he's like my dogs, he'll get to the vet and not make the noise. Congrats on your new baby...I hope you get it figured out!

Good tip!

amboo · 06-30-2010, 06:24 AM

I think I'd most describe the sound as a gagging. We had him checked out the day after we got him and everything was fine. I do have a short video but it's not the best example and the battery on my camera died before I could get more.

Thanks for the help and well wishes everyone.

And Dzbabykel, my pup's name is Oliver too!

Dzbabykel · 06-30-2010, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Connie

It would be good if you could get this on video to show your vet. If he's like my dogs, he'll get to the vet and not make the noise. Congrats on your new baby...I hope you get it figured out!

That's such a great idea, for any situation that arises!

Dzbabykel · 06-30-2010, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by amboo

Thanks for the help and well wishes everyone.

And Dzbabykel, my pup's name is Oliver too!

Awww how cute!!!

amboo · 06-30-2010, 01:25 PM

Just got back from the vet. He diagnosed Oliver with kennel cough. I'm not sure how he got it since he doesn't go out.

Anyway, he said we caught it early so there shouldn't be any complications. We have antibiotics to give him for 2 weeks. As much as I don't like seeing Oliver suffer in any way, I'm glad it's not something more serious. We'll do our best to keep Oliver comfortable until he's better. We're going to pick up a humidifier for him, especially for at night when he's sleeping and seems to suffer most. I've read you can give your dog yogurt when they're taking antibiotics. Would this be a good idea? I know not to give him sweetened yogurt, but does anyone recommend a certain brand? And how much should I give him (he's 3 pounds)? Thanks for all the help!

I've been doing so much research since we got him I feel like I'm overloaded lol

DvlshAngel985 · 06-30-2010, 02:14 PM

HAHA! You're going to fit right in! I was on this board for two years before getting Kaji. I felt very well informed.I'm glad Oliver was diagnosed early. Do you think he could have gotten kennel cough from the breeder? As for yogurt, atablespoon or two will be ok; go with anything low fat and simple ingredients. The simpler the better. I've been known to steal my dad's organic plain or vanilla yogurt for Kaji. But just a tablespoon or two.

stingraylady · 06-30-2010, 02:55 PM

Welcome to YT!! How did the vet visit go?

06-30-2010, 04:54 AM	#1
amboo YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 8	Help a new mom out, please! Hi! I'm new to this forum, but I have been lurking for the past few days and people here are so helpful and smart! Hopefully you can help me. I have a new Morkie pup. He's 15 weeks old. We've had him for about a week and a half now. Occasionally he makes this hacking/gagging sound. Sometimes it sounds like he threw up, but nothing comes out. Maybe he's swallowing it? It only happens when he's sleeping. He'll wake up, make the noise, then either go back to sleep or get up and do something. It normally lasts no longer than 5 seconds. As soon as it started happening, I freaked out, but my boyfriend told me I'm just being paranoid, which I do have a tendancy to do. I've tried not to worry and I've been keeping an eye on him. Other than this noise, he seems perfectly normal. I did research and thought it might just be reverse sneezing, but I'm also wondering if it could be kennel cough or tracheal collapse. Anyway, I didn't want to run to the vet over every little thing, but last night he did this gagging noise a lot, so I'm really worried. I'll probably take him to the vet today, but I was hoping someone might have some useful info to help calm me. Thanks in advance.

06-30-2010, 05:37 AM	#4
PenniesMom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: eugene,or Posts: 907 Blog Entries: 1	is it a hacking sound or more of like a honk or gag or a cough __________________ Rachael: Owned by Penny Love and Sienna Rose

06-30-2010, 05:38 AM	#5
Dzbabykel Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Gainesville, VA Posts: 1,173	Aww hope your little one is ok! Keep us posted!! __________________ Kelly, mommy to little Oliver *"The more boys I meet, the more I love my dog."* http://www.eat-yourself-skinny.com/

06-30-2010, 05:41 AM	#6
DvlshAngel985 Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Los Angeles, California, USA Posts: 12,693	Did you take him in for a wellness check right after you got him? If not, you might want to take the time now and have him checked all over. That'll give you even more piece of mind. __________________ Littlest JakJak We miss you Kaji

06-30-2010, 05:43 AM	#7
Connie Loved by Maddie & Libby Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: North Dakota Posts: 10,732	It would be good if you could get this on video to show your vet. If he's like my dogs, he'll get to the vet and not make the noise. Congrats on your new baby...I hope you get it figured out! __________________ Custom doggie dresses and vests Memory is a country where I can go to see your face - but where do I go when I miss your embrace?

06-30-2010, 05:01 AM	#2
Deuce No Longer a Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,717 Blog Entries: 1	I recommend going to the vet ASAP, even if it's just for a piece of mind, you wont regret it!

06-30-2010, 05:30 AM	#3
amboo YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 8	Okay, I have an appointment for 4 today to get him checked out. I'm so worried, I wish they could have taken him sooner! We just let him out of his crate and he's running around playing like normal and not gagging at all. This is so stressful!

06-30-2010, 06:24 AM	#9
amboo YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 8	I think I'd most describe the sound as a gagging. We had him checked out the day after we got him and everything was fine. I do have a short video but it's not the best example and the battery on my camera died before I could get more. Thanks for the help and well wishes everyone. And Dzbabykel, my pup's name is Oliver too!

06-30-2010, 01:25 PM	#12
amboo YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 8	Just got back from the vet. He diagnosed Oliver with kennel cough. I'm not sure how he got it since he doesn't go out. Anyway, he said we caught it early so there shouldn't be any complications. We have antibiotics to give him for 2 weeks. As much as I don't like seeing Oliver suffer in any way, I'm glad it's not something more serious. We'll do our best to keep Oliver comfortable until he's better. We're going to pick up a humidifier for him, especially for at night when he's sleeping and seems to suffer most. I've read you can give your dog yogurt when they're taking antibiotics. Would this be a good idea? I know not to give him sweetened yogurt, but does anyone recommend a certain brand? And how much should I give him (he's 3 pounds)? Thanks for all the help! I've been doing so much research since we got him I feel like I'm overloaded lol

06-30-2010, 02:14 PM	#13
DvlshAngel985 Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Los Angeles, California, USA Posts: 12,693	HAHA! You're going to fit right in! I was on this board for two years before getting Kaji. I felt very well informed.I'm glad Oliver was diagnosed early. Do you think he could have gotten kennel cough from the breeder? As for yogurt, atablespoon or two will be ok; go with anything low fat and simple ingredients. The simpler the better. I've been known to steal my dad's organic plain or vanilla yogurt for Kaji. But just a tablespoon or two. __________________ Littlest JakJak We miss you Kaji Last edited by DvlshAngel985; 06-30-2010 at 02:16 PM.

06-30-2010, 02:55 PM	#14
stingraylady I found Yorkie love Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Guelph, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,488	Welcome to YT!! How did the vet visit go? __________________ Cathy www.furbabyfashionhouse.ca Handmade clothing for your furboys and furgirls.