Why does my dog keep coughing and acting like he is about to barf?

we just went on a short walk, He didn’t eat any grass.

Answer #1

Give him some water or a piece of bread. It sounds like he has something stuck in the back of his throat…it could be something he picked up or even a small piece of hair.

Answer #2

seemed to help, thanks!! (:

Answer #3

He could have a hairball or something, or maybe he ate something that’s making him feel sick. Make sure he has plenty of clean water. I would also suggest calling your vet, especially if he doesn’t stop doing it within 8 hours or so. Since animals can’t tell us what’s wrong, he could be sick or have something stuck in his throat that he can’t get out. If you don’t have a regular vet, just look one up in your area with a google search or the phone book. They will be able to tell you whether you should bring him in for an exam, or if it’s probably harmless.

Answer #4

Does your dog pull on his leash when he’s walking? If he does, perhaps the coughing is from a damaged trachea. You might want to have him checked out by a vet if pulling is an issue. A “Gentle Leader” will help remedy a pulling situation (does not put any pressure on their throat).

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