WHEEZING?

Hey Everyone.

Guess what, gonna borrow my works camera at lunch today and post some pics of my pooch milo. Now they will be updated.

Maybe someone can help me out and explain something to me. I am not sure what it could be??? Maybe Wheezing? It has happened a few times now. I have noticed that Milo will make a "Wheezing" kind of sound. Its really hard to explain. The sound makes you think that he is choking!!! :cry: It has happened about 3 times now that i know about. Once i gave him a rawhide bone and about 20 minutes later he started to make the sound. the second time was at around 2 in the morning, He was sleeping in his cage and started to make the noise. The third time was this morning. We had woken up, i brought him outside to go do his thing, and we went up stairs to wake up my cousins who had to get ready for camp. Milo likes to wake them up. And then he just started to make the sound. This morning i was on the floor when he did it so i grabbed him and just started to hold him. I felt his ribs. Its really hard to explain, Its just a weird sound that he makes (mix from wheezing to coughing) and he extends his body and thats when i felt his ribs. Anyone have any questions???? I havn't made an appointment with the vet yet, but i think that should be on my to do list. I just wanted to find out if anyone knew what it could have been. Maybe Hairball?????? i have no clue!


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Boy, I have no idea what it could be. I would make an appt. with the vet, just as you said.. it can't hurt to have him checked out. Good luck and please keep us posted

 

Is it happening all within a short period or over the months. This may be a reverse sneeze as I've heard people call it and or something to do with the trachea. The trachea can partially callapse or completely. Do you use a harness when she goes for walks, if not you should to avoid any extra pressure on the throat. My poo does this noise also. But not often enough to worry about it. She did do it this morning. But its been awhile since she has done it before this. Maybe a visit to the vet will be helpful. It can be done on the next visit if you have one coming up in the next month or two. But if she's doing many times in a day bring her in.

 

puttin 510: I have no clue what it could be. Mile has done it 3 times probably in like 2 months. I'm not sure, i am gonna make an appointment with the vet. I did call the vet to see what they would say and they just told me to keep an eye on him.

Poo Girl: Thanks so much for your reply.

I just want to make sure that everything is healthy for milo, just like anyone would do with their companions.

 

Thats good. Let us know what the vet says. My bet is what I meantioned.

 

My poms do this too. Mostly when they get really excited.

 

Just my two cents:

From what you described, Milo, I would guess that it is either "Reverse Sneezing" or temporary stints where the trachea is collapsing. On a previous thread from a little while back, someone brought up a similar issue, so I will copy and paste my responses from those since it covers both issues.

Reverse Sneezing:

Collapsed Trachea:

Let us know what your vet has to say...hoping for the best!

 

we'll cross our fingers and hold thumbs.lol.

 

Okay, after reading my response above, I realized that the info I quoted regarding a collapsed trachea would be of no help since I didn't mention the symptoms. So, in case you are interested in reading a little more about collapsed tracheas, here are a few links:

http://www.malteseonly.com/trachea.html

http://www.papillonclub.org/Education/trachea.htm

http://www.k9haven.org/health.html#TRACHEA

http://azlink.com/~mkk/trachea.html

 

goodness gracious... keep us posted on Milo! Can't wait to see the pics too!