GoldiesRgr8Poodles2 Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 Rico my retriever loves grass he eats it al the time. But just recently the grass has turned to seed and my hubby and I ahve been trying to remove it and now its come up all through our lawn. I saw Rico go to eat some yesterday afternoon and now over night his been doing this deep hacking caugh then making motion to vomit.... I dont know whether to be worried or not. He's not in any distress and is still eating but every 4/5 hours he does this caugh then tries to clear his throat. Should I leave it for a couple of days or get him seen today? What ever it is is not within sight... By boy let me open his mouth wide and I cant see anything there. The main reason i think it is possibly grass seed stuck in his throat is because about a week and a half ago he ate grass and a massive pod of green grass seeds got tuck on the inside of his lip and I had to pull it out... Its definately not kennel caugh... I know what that sounds like but im worried about the implecations if it is a grass seed... Im assuming it would mean anaesthetic to get it out what ever it is and Rico took days to recover from anaesthetic 18months ago when he was castrated at 18mths. Im just worried all round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 If it is a grass seed (and it does happen) You may need to get the vet to have a look- as they can stick and form an abscess. Mind you, the vet will probably need to anaesthetise him Hopefully he will cough it up..and all will be well ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldiesRgr8Poodles2 Posted October 23, 2009 Author Share Posted October 23, 2009 is there anyhirng I can give him to help him caugh it up? I might give him today to get it out and if he is still caughing this afternoon then I book him in.... Poor baby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 I don't know of anything which may help, sorry... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mokhahouse Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 Grass seeds are a nasty problem. Be wary of them in the ears too. Molly had one go in her ear, she was running around like she had lost her mind. The problem is the grass seeds can sort of lodge themselves in place. I would hate to think Rico might inhale it into his lungs. I would get to the vet today, its worth it for your peace of mind. Good luck, I hope Rico will be fine without to much upset to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldiesRgr8Poodles2 Posted October 24, 2009 Author Share Posted October 24, 2009 i havent been able to get himto a vet today... Im still at my shop and the only appt they had was fpor at 8.30 which is when I open my salon... The earliest ive been able to get him in is tomorrow at 11 am. Have rung the vet to see if they can give me some advice about to minimising risk tongiht till then. He is trying to clear his throat a bit but not much more than last night. dont want to go to an after hr clinic with vets I dont tryust either... Grrr damn dog getting a problem on the one day I can rush off to the vet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavalier Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 Still sounds like kennel cough to me. Kennel cough sounds like a deep hacking cough, where they commonly vomit afterwards, and it sounds like someting is stuck in their throat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakway Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 Why not ask another family member to take the dog to the vet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldiesRgr8Poodles2 Posted October 25, 2009 Author Share Posted October 25, 2009 well it turned out to be kennel cough... Rico is nearly over it on anti inflams for his throat and some cough mixture but its now hit my Isabella. Its got a bit worse over ngiht and Im taking her to the vet in a few mins to get her on antibiotics... Its gone to her lungs and she constantly coughing up fluid and cant breath properly. think pneunomia is setting in. Her temp has dropped a bit and crt are still good but shes getting dehydrated. Poor love. we have an awesome vet though. Oakway, trust me if that had been an option I would have done so but my husband was at work all day as was my mum with me at our shop and neither of us could have got out with him. I have no other family that could have taken him and the only mate of mine who would do it for me cant control 36kg of retriever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sezy Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 When my animals have been sick I have on the odd day dropped them off at the vet on the way to work and then picked them up on the way home. Something to keep in mind for the furture, just in case. Hope they both feel better soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldiesRgr8Poodles2 Posted October 25, 2009 Author Share Posted October 25, 2009 Hey Sezy, It was something I asked the surgery but getting him there was the problem, the clinic doesnt open until the same time I have to open my salon. Luckily though I live out the back of my shop so I was able to go and check on him a lot. If it had got really bad I woulda have just walked out of my shop but he wasnt distressed. Just coughing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sezy Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Hey Sezy, It was something I asked the surgery but getting him there was the problem, the clinic doesnt open until the same time I have to open my salon. Luckily though I live out the back of my shop so I was able to go and check on him a lot. If it had got really bad I woulda have just walked out of my shop but he wasnt distressed. Just coughing. bugger.... hehe mum used to also drop the family pets off on the way to work. I don't think our maltese ever made it into a cage, the reception lady used to keep her with her bed and toys at her feet all day....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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