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Koko - Traveling Dog Around Town
My Koko went to the groomers today. He has to wear his collar to the groomers otherwise he wears his harness. He is a partial collapsing trachea that has not been bothering him.
Since he came home he is sneezing and wheezing. I have never heard him wheeze like this. Usually if his trachea is bothering him he coughs and then gags. This is a wheeze.
He ate dinner but when tried to bend his head to lick his Kong he wheezed again. I held his Kong straight and he did not wheeze but now he just walked past me and wheezed again.
Do you think he could have swallowed something and it is stuck in his throat? Should I go to emergency?
His gums are not pale. It does not sound like Zoe's reverse sneeze.
I don't want to overreact.
Not sure what to do.
Addy
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Re: Koko is wheezing, trying not to panic
Wheezing noise coming from the mouth or the nose?
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I googled and found this chart of different descriptions for wheezing and what it could be and what to do from the USDA
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_exp...g.pdf#page=125
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Thanks Kim,
I guess I lost the post I just wrote. The wheezing is coming from his mouth but he is also snorting from his nose and sneezing. This started when he came back from the groomer. It is very cold today.
He drank some water and did not wheeze. I just took him out to do his duties and he snorted in the cold but did not wheeze. Now he is laying next to hubby and not making any noise.
Freaked me out when he wheezed outside earlier. It went on for a few minutes and also when he tried to lick his Kong. Reminded me of when my asthma is acting up.
I wonder if some water from his bath went down the wrong pipe?
I guess I just watch him for awhile.
You know I am always so worried about Zoe, I take his health for granted I guess. It really scared me.
Hugs,
Addy
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My dear friend:
Would he have inhaled anything at the groomers that would be irritating. Interesting it was only after groomers.
can you call emergency clinic and see what they say?
Please keep us updated.
Love & tight hugs,
Carrol
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Re: Koko is wheezing, trying not to panic
I'm so glad that Koko is doing better, my dear friend. That had to be such a scare.
Give Koko some extra belly rubs from me.
Luv ya,
Terri
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Addy, you might try to reach the groomer to see if they used anything different in the way of shampoo, etc., that Koko might be reacting to, & check to see if anything unusual happened during the groom.
Debbie
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Hi Carrol,
Yeah, our first thought was did he swallow something at the groomers? She has her children there on Saturdays and sometimes they have stuff on the floor where they play. He has been going there for 3 years and loves his groomer. Is always happy to go.
Now I wonder if maybe he inhaled some hair particles or got water down the wrong pipe and maybe it irritated his bronchial tubes. Do they have them? He is snorting, little short snort puffs often through his nose.
If it happens one more time ,the wheezing attack, I will call emergency.
Always something:rolleyes::confused::(
Love ya,
Addy
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He just threw up his dinner and is snorting. I did not see a foreign object in th vomit.
We just tried to call the groomer but they are closed until Tuesday:confused:
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I think it's time to call emergency. With the vomiting, IMO, Koko is in increasing distress.
Debbie
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I agree with Deb. Sending hugs and love. Keep us posted. Kim
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Please keep us updated. We will be waiting.
Tight, tight hugs and positive thoughts your way.
Carrol
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Re: Koko is wheezing, trying not to panic
I called emergency. They think the wheezing and snorting could be his version of a reverse sneeze and it sounds different from Zoe's because it can sound different in each dog. They thought he could have swallowed or got water in his nose and it irritated him and the throwing up is from being stressed from the reverse sneezing and feeling uncomfortable.
He is sleeping now on the sofa. They said to watch him and if he showed any difficulty breathing or if he throws up again I should bring him in.
He is not breathing funny or fast. His comes are not pale. I will watch him for the next hour.
Before he threw up, he heard a noise outside and started barking and flew off the sofa, running to the door. He vomited a few minutes later.
Thanks for being there.
Hugs,
Addy
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I'm sending positive thoughts that the ER staff is right my dear friend, and that Koko will be okay.
(((HUGS))) Try to relax a little, even though this is easier said than done. You and Koko are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Addy, I'll be standing by to get your updates on Koko. Positive thoughts being sent your way and prayers a plenty being said.
Hugs,
Glynda
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Thanks Terri,
Koko slept quietly and we just got him up to go potty and have his light snack. He throws up bile if his tummy gets too empty. I gave him soft cooked tukey, not too much.
He is sniffing abit. Hopefully we will make it through the night. His breathing is normal. I think he acts like he has a tummy ache. Wonder if dogs get acid reflux?
Emergency is 10 minutes away and is open all night. It is the same group Zoe"s IMS is with. They know us:o
Love,
Addy
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I'm so glad that Koko is doing better. I'm glad the ER is close by, just in case, but I really hope that it won't be necessary. Hopefully, all of you will be able to get a good night's sleep.
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Dearest Addy,
I am sure that little Koko will be fine. I will be watching and waiting.
Love & hugs,
Carrol
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Hi Addy,
How's Koko doing this morning? I hope you both got a good night's sleep.
(((HUGS))) my dear friend.
Luv ya,
Terri
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Hi Terri and Glynda, Kim, Deb and Carroll and All,
He slept through the nite with no events. We kept checking his breathing and it was normal. I fed his regular food for breakfast but in 3 stages so he could not gulp too fast and he did not wheeze. I have not heard any wheezing yet this morning. Though he has snorted.
Both dogs sneezed this morning when I took them outside. ER said there are alot of allergens outside right now.
No more throwing up, he seems tired but he is always tired the day and next when he comes back from the groomers.
I will see what happens today. He needs to go in for a wellness exam in August. Maybe I push that upa few months. He is such a puppy. I think he will act like a puppy when he is twelve.:)
Thanks guys, I am calmer when I know you are all there.
Love,
Addy
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Hi Addy,
What a night you had! I am so sorry Koko had problems and I hope whatever it was is passed.
Do they put Koko in a drying box at his groomers? Could that have dried out his throat tissue causing difficulty breathing? Is there any possibility his throat/trachea got damaged during the grooming? Just navel gazing and throwing out thoughts.....
Let us know how he is doing, ok?
Hugs,
Leslie
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Hi Leslie,
He never had a problem before, I don't think they use a drying box but he had his collar on so maybe she took him out for a potty break and he pulled too hard for some reason.
After he threw up, he did not wheeze again. But he was doing alot of calming signals and licking his lips. He burped a couple times and I almost thought it looked like he had acid reflux or something coming up his throat.
The first time I heard the pug at work reverse sneeze it scared me so bad, I picked her up and ran all the way back to the office, a few blocks of running with an overweight pug and I was wheezing:rolleyes::rolleyes:
Zoe does it and it sounds bad but I know what it is so I just tell her to swallow and blow in her nose and rub her throat and it stops. This did not sound like that but ER says each dog is different:confused:
Koko is our puppy. He is almost 3 but he is still a puppy.:)
I tried to stay calm but he could have sensed by alarm and perhaps that scared him too.
No walks today for him, so far he has kept his breakfast down.
Hey, what do you think happened to Susan? Maybe we will hear from her today.
Love,
Addy
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Hey Addy,
I'm glad he seems to be feeling better this morning and hope it continues as the day progresses.
I understand the panic feeling when you hear the breathing change. When Squirt got bronchitis this winter it scared the crap out of me to hear her breathing. :eek: We have a memory foam mattress but I could feel her breaths anyway. :(
Susan posted a short note earlier saying they hadn't had connection for 2 days. I hope we hear more soon and that she is still as excited as she was.....or even more so!
Hugs,
Leslie
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Oh, my dearest Addy,
What a relief! These kids:rolleyes: I am SO happy to hear this was nothing serious. Now, I'll be telling YOU to get some sleep tonight.
Looks as if our Mom abandoned us for the "new kid". Now Mom likes Bailey best:(. Do you think we will ever get home? How much money do you have in your pocket? Where is the nearest Greyhound bus station?
Hugs,
Carrol
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LOL Carrol, I cannot stop laughing at your post. I have tears in my eyes.:D
Oh Gosh, I needed that laugh badly, I was so worried yesterday and last night.:eek::eek:
I think we are looking at hitchhiking home.:p:p:p
Maybe they will notice we are gone and come looking!!!!!!!!!!
Love ya bunches,
Addy who can't stop laughing:p:p:p
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Koko update:
No more wheezing, no more vomiting.
He was sneezing in the house and whenever I took him outside.
I just took him outside, it is really cold and windy and he did not sneeze this time and wanted to trot up the street. Now we are back inside and he is snorting a bit.
He does not act like he has a tummy ache.
Bad news is Zoe almost threw up at 4:00pm. I can count on one hand how many times Zoe has thrown up in 4 years. I am waiting to see if she keeps down dinner.:eek:
Maybe it is all unrelated to the groomer:( I guess we will never know.
Koko is much improved. Now I will watch my Zoe.:(
Now I am sneezing:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:
Maybe we need to move from wisconsin:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:
Thank you all,
Hugs,
Addy
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Move here! Move here!
You know, maybe it IS allergens. They can be nasty. I am so relieved that Koko is okay. Doesn't it just give you more relief than Alka Seltzer?:D
Hey Addy, they never did look for us:( They didn't even know they were missing:( Well, I just going to tell Bailey to ask for a pony:D
Love and hugs,
Carrol
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Quote:
Well, I just going to tell Bailey to ask for a pony
Carroll you are great with the one liners, I crack up:D:D:D
Thank you for the perfect start to my Monday. I have a big smile plastered to my face.
Quote:
Well, I just going to tell Bailey to ask for a pony
Rolling on the floor laughing, I can't stop.
Love ya,
Addy
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Hey Addy,
Glad to hear that Koko seems better :D but sorry to hear that Zoe threw up. :( I hope she is ok...
Ya know, when you said he was sneezing my first thought was allergies to some of the pollens that may be present where you live. Any possibility that could be his problem?
BTW, thanks for flaggin' that trucker down but next time, could you find one that has bathed in the last year? :o:p
Hugs,
Leslie
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Hi Leslie,
Thanks for asking about Zoe- I admit Sunday I was starting to goggle dog viruses thinking ok they both have something. But WHAT:eek:
Walked Koko this am and it is cold, 22 I think, we have not had a wheezing attack and the sneezing was better. Hubby is calling groomer this morning.
The kids stopped by for birthday cake (my Mom's) and I am wondering if Zoe helped herself to some off the floor maybe. She was still nauseous yesterday. When I got home from work her little belly was bloated but she was no longer nauseous. She was happy and playing with Koko. This morning she had mushy poos and feels much better it is all out of her.
SO we will fast for the rest of the day and have flagyl again tonight and hopefully all of this is over:D:rolleyes:
Thanks for checking and you trucker post was soooooo funny. Between you and Carrol, I can't stop laughing.
Addy
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Hi Addy!
Glad to see the kids are somewhat better. I think these are just blips that happen in our lives. Hopefully everyone will be right as rain soon.
Love,
Carrol
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Re: Koko is wheezing, trying not to panic
Thought I would let you all know that the ER theory of Koko getting water in his nose seemed to play out correctly. One week later and we have had no further wheezing attacks, no evidence of trachea irritation and even all the sneezing stopped. No more vomiting. I guess I would have never even thought that it could cause that much todo:confused::confused::confused::confused:
Both my pups go to the groomers every few months and we have never had an incident like this so thought you all might like to know about it if your pup goes to the groomers just in case you ever see anything like that.
Never gave much thought to it before:(:( and those wheezing attacks were pretty scary:eek::eek::eek:
Zoe is also better so everything is stable at our house.
Thanks for all your help!!!!:):):):)
Hugs,
Addy
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Oh, Addy, I am SO relieved to read your good news. Those little whipper snappers! I think it was all just a ploy on their part to get you to stop taking them to the groomers;)
Now, back to Bailey....Did you know Mom was going to give her chicken and steak:eek: She doesn't even give US chicken and steak. Anyway, it's not so bad in these hills. It sure beats sleeping in the non-basement!
Love & hugs,
Carrol
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rolling on the floor again, can't stop laughing, Carrol.
Is it cold in them there hills, Carrol? Chicken AND steak? wow and here we are eating SPAM:eek::eek::eek:
Love,
Addy
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Dear Addy
Glad to hear some good news. You all are making me laugh. :p
Hugs Sonja and Apollo
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Hey, Addy, we got to get Mom's thread. she must think we are behaving.....ha, ha. ha!!!!!!!!!
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Happy Birthday Koko
To my little wild man, my circus pup who was totally loco but so full of joy when we adopted you:
Happy Birthday sweet boy. You are such a joyful soul, everyone smiles when they see you.
Thank you for taking care of your sister. It was not that long ago when I would tell Zoe to take care of you when I left for work. Now, you take care of her.
I am so proud of the pup you have become and love you so very much.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SWEETHEART!!!!!!
Love,
Mom, Dad and Zoe
Also the kids:D:D:D:D:D:D
Grams says hi too:):):)
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Happy Birthday, Koko!
We hope you have a very special day with a whole bunch of goodies and lovings!
Leslie, Squirt, Trinket and Brick
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Oh, tons of birthday well wishes from our doghouse to yours!!!!!!!!!!!
:D :p :) :D :p :) :D :p :) :D :p :) :D :p :) :D
Marianne, Peg and Luna