Dog Making Choking Noises

[~Anne~]

It isn't caused neccessarily by an elongated soft palate either, to correct those who have stated this. An elongated soft palate will cause it to happen more often, but it also happens in dogs without this. It is caused by irritation.

Edited February 24, 2010 by ~Anne~

[chuckandsteve]

He has had a full check up 3 times since it started and is full vac. So I am certain it is not kennel cough as neither my other dog or my Mum's dog have got it either over the 18 month period its been happening. Plus its about once or twice a month

He is certainly not pure breed anything but... he was sold to me as maltese and his vet work said jack russell, the rescue said they really had no clue :)lol . So yes you can use it against your friend who doesn't like pure breeds. lol

Sorry I wont close his mouth or open it, i'll just do the strokes. Next vet check i'll ask them about fixing it but I doubt it's worth it. Google says its not life threatening or anything and it shouldn't bother them but some get stressed and my boy gets stressed so i'll see what the vet thinks

[~Anne~]

Sorry I wont close his mouth or open it, i'll just do the strokes. Next vet check i'll ask them about fixing it but I doubt it's worth it. Google says its not life threatening or anything and it shouldn't bother them but some get stressed and my boy gets stressed so i'll see what the vet thinks

You can't 'fix' goosehonking. If the dog has an elongated palate, you can have this resected and it will cost you anywhere between $500 and $1500 to have done. Also, they can't assess the palate without putting the dog under a full GA and any GA carries risks.

Does your dog have trouble breathing, particularly after activity? Do they snore alot? Is their breathing noisy?

[chuckandsteve]

No is just the occasional "choking". As i said we will probably do nothing but we will ask the vet what he thinks

[~Anne~]

No is just the occasional "choking". As i said we will probably do nothing but we will ask the vet what he thinks

Yes, speaking with your Vet is always the best option. If there are not other breathing related issues, then I doubt it will be a problematic soft palate but your Vet can confirm that.

I should also add that even if he does have an elongated palate, he will most likely still goosehonk after having a resection. Every rescue I have had soft palate resections on, still goosehonks.

Edited February 24, 2010 by ~Anne~

[Guest Tess32]

I've found once it's happened a few times they learn to worry less about it. One of my dogs used to really stress when it happened but now you can tell he's more 'this is annoying, but it'll go away, sigh"