My dog Mary has been doing this for many years whenever she drinks water (and then spits up a little), but only a couple of weeks ago she has started to do this more frequently. She is an 11yr old, 73lb pit bull. Years ago, 2 different vets couldn't find anything wrong, told me it was caused by her drinking water too rapidly right after exerting herself. Now it's much worse and this new vet told us yesterday it could be collapsed trachea. She is on hydrocodone for now to see if it calms it. :(
The hydrocodone should help but it really doesn't fix anything. It helps Mary not pay attention to the feeling she needs to cough. Jelly has gotten better about dealing with an episode. It's just something they need to get used to. One thing I found that seems to help is petting my dog's neck as if to help him swallow something. Often he will stop the cough immediately, but not always. Give it a try. It takes their mind off it long enough they regain control.
@2TheLeftOfNoWhere Thanks so much for posting this vid and replying to me. You're absolutely right. Funny but it is kind of a mind thing. Sometimes when she is having her coughing fits, I show her a treat and she tries to stop coughing so she can eat it. Sometimes we rub her chest and tell her "easy Mary" and she relaxes. Sometimes these things work, but other times no. She's lived with this most of her life, but what worries me is that it's getting worse. She'll even wake up at night coughing.
There are a couple of surgical things that can be done that add artificial structural support rings into the trachea. The thing is it's very expensive and any anesthesia on an older dog is risky. My boy is 17 years old. He is family. I'm sure you feel the same about your pup. On the whole he is still pretty active considering and seems to be very happy. That's what matters.
Thank you. Jelly is doing very well now. He has learned how to deal with the cough and how to minimize an attack. He celebrated his 17th birthday this past February.
Thank you so much for posting this. My deer chihuahua mix started doing this and I took her to the vet who said it could be kennel cough or tracheal collapse (couldn't tell cause while we were there Pinky didn't have an episode) and told me to look in youtube for examples. Still prescribed antibiotics in case of respitory infection which is going around. I'm praying my baby gets better. Hope yours is doing well. God bless.
@bj9oliverr thank you for asking. Mostly she does a short version of this dog in the video and coughs up some water after drinking it. When I see that she is starting to have an episode (not from drinking water), I will gently stroke her throat in a downward manner while holding her and quietly telling her she is okay. This seems to help because she calms down quickly and the episode terminates.
All better now?? LOL My little Scooter was doing something similar this morning. I think he had something caught in his throat but I couldn't find anything in there.. :( He's ok now!
Oh, poor baby! I am happy to hear you got a diagnosis and some meds for him. He's looking really good!!! Trudy does a bit of that kind of thing too, and now I will keep my eye on her. All the best to Jelly and you. I know it is stressful for you. Hang in there buddy! xo
Oh man, poor Jelly! I feel so bad for him, but I'm so glad you got it diagnosed and he can take medications for it. I hope they do the trick and he doesn't have to have any surgery.
Aww poor baby! I am glad to hear that Jelly's condition is not stifling and that a normal doggie life can be still had! Give Jelly poochie hugs from me!
Aww... poor Jelly. Lola has spells like that when she gets overly stimulated. I worry that it's just going to get worse as she gets older. I'm glad Jelly's is controllable with medication. He's such a pretty boy!
Hugs and Smooches to you and sweet Jelly. It's so hard and I think stressful when they get older and start developing some sickness. Everyday I watch Jasper and it's one day at a time with him. Oh Jelly is so beautiful. I know his Daddy will take good care of him. Hugs again!
My dog Mary has been doing this for many years whenever she drinks water (and then spits up a little), but only a couple of weeks ago she has started to do this more frequently. She is an 11yr old, 73lb pit bull. Years ago, 2 different vets couldn't find anything wrong, told me it was caused by her drinking water too rapidly right after exerting herself. Now it's much worse and this new vet told us yesterday it could be collapsed trachea. She is on hydrocodone for now to see if it calms it. :(
LivConnickJrFan 8 months ago
@LivConnickJrFan
The hydrocodone should help but it really doesn't fix anything. It helps Mary not pay attention to the feeling she needs to cough. Jelly has gotten better about dealing with an episode. It's just something they need to get used to. One thing I found that seems to help is petting my dog's neck as if to help him swallow something. Often he will stop the cough immediately, but not always. Give it a try. It takes their mind off it long enough they regain control.
2TheLeftOfNoWhere 8 months ago
@2TheLeftOfNoWhere Thanks so much for posting this vid and replying to me. You're absolutely right. Funny but it is kind of a mind thing. Sometimes when she is having her coughing fits, I show her a treat and she tries to stop coughing so she can eat it. Sometimes we rub her chest and tell her "easy Mary" and she relaxes. Sometimes these things work, but other times no. She's lived with this most of her life, but what worries me is that it's getting worse. She'll even wake up at night coughing.
LivConnickJrFan 8 months ago
@dylandaking
There are a couple of surgical things that can be done that add artificial structural support rings into the trachea. The thing is it's very expensive and any anesthesia on an older dog is risky. My boy is 17 years old. He is family. I'm sure you feel the same about your pup. On the whole he is still pretty active considering and seems to be very happy. That's what matters.
2TheLeftOfNoWhere 9 months ago
Wow this is what my poor peanut has been doing occasionally lately.
shereah 10 months ago
@J0C0s123456789
Thank you. Jelly is doing very well now. He has learned how to deal with the cough and how to minimize an attack. He celebrated his 17th birthday this past February.
2TheLeftOfNoWhere 11 months ago
Thank you so much for posting this. My deer chihuahua mix started doing this and I took her to the vet who said it could be kennel cough or tracheal collapse (couldn't tell cause while we were there Pinky didn't have an episode) and told me to look in youtube for examples. Still prescribed antibiotics in case of respitory infection which is going around. I'm praying my baby gets better. Hope yours is doing well. God bless.
at1withyou 1 year ago
@at1withyou how is your chi doing now?
bj9oliverr 1 month ago
@bj9oliverr thank you for asking. Mostly she does a short version of this dog in the video and coughs up some water after drinking it. When I see that she is starting to have an episode (not from drinking water), I will gently stroke her throat in a downward manner while holding her and quietly telling her she is okay. This seems to help because she calms down quickly and the episode terminates.
at1withyou 1 month ago
aww. poor thing. scary site. i hope he is all better.
greatesTXever 1 year ago
Ahhh poor guy
sunsetlover 1 year ago
All better now?? LOL My little Scooter was doing something similar this morning. I think he had something caught in his throat but I couldn't find anything in there.. :( He's ok now!
mysteryglo 1 year ago
Oh I hope the medications will give the poor boy some relief. That sounds awful. : )
capergirl1976 1 year ago
poor guy. hopefully he doesnt get worse. how old is he?
brandonkr 1 year ago
I had a dog that did that when she got older. Felt so bad for her. Hope Jelly gets to feeling better.
dreamer72fem 1 year ago
Holy shit. Poor Jelly :( I hope that the cough medication helps him. Will you give us an update once it starts working?
silverscreamgrl 1 year ago
Poor Fella, I hope the meds work!!!
darlynn12 1 year ago
Oh gracious. Poor Jelly. Glad he can lead a normal life though. Soft hugs.
cozzyk 1 year ago
I might be living with mold but at least I don't sound like that. Poor doggy.
Bl4zz3r 1 year ago
poor Jelly, sounds terrible... hope that all works out ! take care !
dagocleo 1 year ago
Oh, poor baby! I am happy to hear you got a diagnosis and some meds for him. He's looking really good!!! Trudy does a bit of that kind of thing too, and now I will keep my eye on her. All the best to Jelly and you. I know it is stressful for you. Hang in there buddy! xo
wildheart5 1 year ago
Oh man, poor Jelly! I feel so bad for him, but I'm so glad you got it diagnosed and he can take medications for it. I hope they do the trick and he doesn't have to have any surgery.
Hugs to both of you!
AmethystButterflyGrl 1 year ago
Aww poor baby! I am glad to hear that Jelly's condition is not stifling and that a normal doggie life can be still had! Give Jelly poochie hugs from me!
Clarachk 1 year ago
Aww poor guy! :(
SueVlogs 1 year ago
Aww... poor Jelly. Lola has spells like that when she gets overly stimulated. I worry that it's just going to get worse as she gets older. I'm glad Jelly's is controllable with medication. He's such a pretty boy!
BlueFlamingoVlogs 1 year ago
Hugs and Smooches to you and sweet Jelly. It's so hard and I think stressful when they get older and start developing some sickness. Everyday I watch Jasper and it's one day at a time with him. Oh Jelly is so beautiful. I know his Daddy will take good care of him. Hugs again!
imperceptibleme 1 year ago
Aww, poor Jelly! He is so lucky to have a people like you:-)
Love and hugs to both of you. Its so hard to watch them get old.
1DRock37167 1 year ago