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KonaLove · 03-20-2014, 04:36 PM

Kona has been having a bad "cough" for the past 4 days, I say cough because I'm not sure what it is, it's a sound I have not heard before come from him or any dog for that matter. It seriously sounds like he has a hair ball, but nothing comes out, he eats fine and drinks ok, so I don't think he's having trouble breathing. It's like he's hacking up something, but nothing happens. He coughs and coughs and heaves. He acts normal, sleeps ok, no unusual behavioral issues, just the coughing. Should I be worried? Is this something I should take him to see his vet?

MauiGirl · 03-20-2014, 04:55 PM

Hi from Maui, sorry your Kona is having problems.

You should have a vet check it out, it could be kennel cough, which would need medication. It could also be a number of other things, such as allergies, or reverse sneezing, or collapsed trachea.

Here are links to threads that may have some similar situations, but honestly your vet is best to diagnose and treat whatever it is. Good luck, and keep us posted.

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/die...d-trachea.html

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sic...2-weezing.html

KonaLove · 03-20-2014, 05:27 PM

Thank you! I'm taking him To the vet! It really does sound like he's coughing so all the things you mention could apply. I will keep you posted! Thanks again

kjc · 03-20-2014, 05:38 PM

Hi nd Welcome to YT! Sorry about your pup... I do think a vet check would be a good thing. Pups can get kennel cough or bronchitis among other things, which can be treated. Hope it's a quick fix and your pup is feeling better soon.

Ooops! Just saw the other reply... lol. Good luck at the vet's!

Island Girl · 03-20-2014, 05:50 PM

Sounds like it could be kennel cough so it is always good to get a vet check up. If it is kennel cough, last thing you want is for it to lead to pneumonia.

Is the coughing random or do you notice if it happens after activity? Coughing after activity/exercise could be signs of a collapsed trachea.

As MauiGirl said, could also be allergies. With the high winds we had over the weekend, maybe something bothered him.

Hopefully Kona is ok!

KonaLove · 03-20-2014, 11:18 PM

Drum rolllll.....it's Kennel Cough, he is on meds and is not to be around any other dogs. Poor baby can't play at the bark park for awhile. Thank you everyone for your advice!

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MauiGirl · 03-20-2014, 11:22 PM

So glad you caught it early and have started treatment. You are a good dog mommy

Bellabean · 03-21-2014, 09:43 AM

Welcome. Glad your baby is ok.

03-20-2014, 04:36 PM	#1
KonaLove YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Posts: 5	Need some advice... Kona has been having a bad "cough" for the past 4 days, I say cough because I'm not sure what it is, it's a sound I have not heard before come from him or any dog for that matter. It seriously sounds like he has a hair ball, but nothing comes out, he eats fine and drinks ok, so I don't think he's having trouble breathing. It's like he's hacking up something, but nothing happens. He coughs and coughs and heaves. He acts normal, sleeps ok, no unusual behavioral issues, just the coughing. Should I be worried? Is this something I should take him to see his vet?

03-20-2014, 04:55 PM	#2
MauiGirl Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maui, Hawaii Posts: 7,740	Hi from Maui, sorry your Kona is having problems. You should have a vet check it out, it could be kennel cough, which would need medication. It could also be a number of other things, such as allergies, or reverse sneezing, or collapsed trachea. Here are links to threads that may have some similar situations, but honestly your vet is best to diagnose and treat whatever it is. Good luck, and keep us posted. http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/die...d-trachea.html http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sic...2-weezing.html __________________ SANDY, MOM TO TIKI , KAYLA , KARLEE , R.I.P. MEIKA

03-20-2014, 05:38 PM	#4
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,869	Hi nd Welcome to YT! Sorry about your pup... I do think a vet check would be a good thing. Pups can get kennel cough or bronchitis among other things, which can be treated. Hope it's a quick fix and your pup is feeling better soon. Ooops! Just saw the other reply... lol. Good luck at the vet's! __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity Last edited by kjc; 03-20-2014 at 05:40 PM.

03-20-2014, 05:50 PM	#5
Island Girl Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Hawaii Posts: 239	Sounds like it could be kennel cough so it is always good to get a vet check up. If it is kennel cough, last thing you want is for it to lead to pneumonia. Is the coughing random or do you notice if it happens after activity? Coughing after activity/exercise could be signs of a collapsed trachea. As MauiGirl said, could also be allergies. With the high winds we had over the weekend, maybe something bothered him. Hopefully Kona is ok! __________________ Love my Babies! Munchkin Sachi Choo Choo R.I.P. Instagram : Sachi_Hawaii

03-20-2014, 11:22 PM	#7
MauiGirl Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maui, Hawaii Posts: 7,740	So glad you caught it early and have started treatment. You are a good dog mommy __________________ SANDY, MOM TO TIKI , KAYLA , KARLEE , R.I.P. MEIKA

03-20-2014, 05:27 PM	#3
KonaLove YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Posts: 5	Thank you! I'm taking him To the vet! It really does sound like he's coughing so all the things you mention could apply. I will keep you posted! Thanks again

03-20-2014, 11:18 PM	#6
KonaLove YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Posts: 5	Drum rolllll.....it's Kennel Cough, he is on meds and is not to be around any other dogs. Poor baby can't play at the bark park for awhile. Thank you everyone for your advice! n

03-21-2014, 09:43 AM	#8
Bellabean YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: North Ridgeville, Oh. US Posts: 1,396	Welcome. Glad your baby is ok. __________________ Kathy & Bella