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Dog having throat spasms
My 18 month old sproodle had a big drink of water this afternoon then about 10 mins later he started having these throat spasms. At first I thought they were hiccups but on closer inspection I realised they weren't.
Called the vets and they saw him straight away (they're very good to us like that), but the vet looked down his throat and couldn't see anything stuck in there, gave him some food and felt it go all the way down, and admitted she had no idea what was causing it but didn't think it was serious as there was nothing in his throat. He seems fine in himself and not bothered by them, but obviously I'm a bit worried. They're not as regular as they were 2 hours ago, but still happening.
Has anyone else's dog had these and how long do they last for? I'm guessing they're caused by some sort of irritation (maybe drinking his water too quickly beforehand) but just need some reassurance as I feel the vet wasn't too helpful.
Thanks in advance.
Called the vets and they saw him straight away (they're very good to us like that), but the vet looked down his throat and couldn't see anything stuck in there, gave him some food and felt it go all the way down, and admitted she had no idea what was causing it but didn't think it was serious as there was nothing in his throat. He seems fine in himself and not bothered by them, but obviously I'm a bit worried. They're not as regular as they were 2 hours ago, but still happening.
Has anyone else's dog had these and how long do they last for? I'm guessing they're caused by some sort of irritation (maybe drinking his water too quickly beforehand) but just need some reassurance as I feel the vet wasn't too helpful.
Thanks in advance.
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It's kind of like a hiccup/burp but without the sound. I think they've stopped now, hopefully. I still have no idea what it was.
Woah, No it was definitely not that! It was more of a hiccup/burp like I say but without the sound, in fact, it was almost as if his throat was contracting. They've stopped now, but still confused!
Dogs are like us, things happen that we can not explain and then they stop just like that, as soon as they start.
I hope your pooch remains ok fizzle.
Our hounds do this too. Will try the neck rub next time.