I don’t know if my dog owners have ever encountered this kind of situation, that is, when the dog is playing, the dog suddenly gasps or coughs, which makes people look very panicked. So what is the reason for this sudden inhalation of the dog? Let's take a look.
1. Foreign body irritation
If the dog inhales under normal conditions, but recovers quickly, it is likely that the dog's nasal cavity is continuously irritated by foreign bodies, such as catkins, flowers, nasal tumors, etc. In this case, the dog will usually stop breathing after the foreign object is removed. The owner can observe the dog to see if there are other abnormalities. If not, there is no need to worry too much. If so, it is recommended to seek medical treatment in time.
2. Odor irritation
If there are irritating gases in the home, such as perfume, cigarettes or insecticides, the smell may cause temporary breathing spasms, leading to aspiration. In this regard, the owner can open the window to let some air in and then observe.
3. Vigorous exercise
When a dog is overly excited or undergoes strenuous exercise, he may also gasp. In this regard, it is recommended that owners pay more attention to observation. If the dog does not show other abnormal symptoms, the owner does not need to worry. The dog will return to normal after a while. However, if the dog continues to gasp or has difficulty breathing, it is recommended to seek medical examination in time.
4. Asthma
If your dog is gasping for air for a long time, accompanied by symptoms such as shortness of breath, coughing with sputum, difficulty breathing, difficulty lying down, and severe fluctuations in the chest and abdominal muscles, it is likely to have asthma. In this regard, the owner should take the dog to the pet hospital for chest X-ray examination in time to check the lung symptoms, and then give the dog intravenous infusion of anti-inflammatory drugs and oral antitussive and asthma drugs. If the dog has phlegm, it can be treated with atomization.
5. Cold
If the dog is sneezing, runny nose, coughing, fever and other symptoms while the dog is sneezing, it may be a cold. In this case, the dog will not only sneeze normally, but also sneeze in the reverse direction, that is, sneezing. In this regard, the owner can consult a pet doctor and choose pet-specific cold medicine to feed the dog. If the symptoms are not relieved after one to three days of taking the medicine, it is recommended to take the dog to the pet hospital for further examination.