how long does it last is a choking sound and what can i give

My name is ***** ***** I am an experienced small animal veterinary surgeon, I will be very pleased to work with you today and will try my best to answer your question to your satisfaction.

Please tell me a little more about what is going on with your dog, has he suddenly developed a deep cough or retch a bit like something stuck in his throat?

Yes, that does sound a bit like kennel cough, stand by and I will tell you more about it ...

Kennel cough is a common contagious respiratory disease of canines. This disease is usually associated with recently having been in kennels or having been where dogs congregate, { Like the vet's surgery for example! } but dogs living on their own can sometimes catch it as well as it is an airborne disease.

1. Most owners whose dog has kennel cough think there might be something stuck in the throat due to the strange cough / retch that these dogs have - a bit like a seal honk!

2. The dog may sneeze a little but the cough is the main symptom, some dogs are quite bright and alert but others can be lethargic during the course of this disease and runny eyes are a possible symptom as well.

3. The dog will cough and retch for a few minutes and in the end it will be productive, he will bring up some white sputum, sometimes owners take this for vomit. Once he has done this he will settle down for a bit. This however is a repeated cough / retch which just keep happening.

4. If kennel cough is the diagnosis then it is normally not a serious disease but will run its course given one to two weeks without treatment, however antibiotics will speed up recovery and make your dog feel better very quickly.

For this reason my advice would be wise to have your vet check her over at the next opportunity and of course this would be a good move as other diagnosis are possible.

However you may be able to give you do a bit of relief with the likes of Benelyn, hold on and I will find a dose rate for you ...

Check this link for info on Benylin in the dog including dose rates : http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=26+1303&aid=1395

Antibiotics would be your best bet though I am afraid ...

I hope I have covered your question fully enough but if you would like further clarification or to talk things over a bit more then I will be on-line for the next hour or so and I will be more than pleased to continue working with you.

Regards,

Scott