Constant worrying

[L1974]

Hello everyone, had an awful weekend of worry, my dog is not himself and he is only just turned one. Had him to the vets and they couldn’t find anything obvious wrong so sent me away £50 shorter but he is making this odd honking sound and sounds really congested in his nose. I’m so attached to him and he has been such a good companion since my dad died 3 months ago. My dad is the person I would go to with my worries and though I have my own family, dad said the right things. I feel so sad today, I’m fed up of looking at my sad face and turned down mouth. Just want everything to be ok 😟

[montana678]

Hi L1974This sounds like kennel cough. My dog had this 2 months ago and the vet gave him antibiotics. Please contact your vet again because it's very treatable and your best friend will be back to his normal self in no time. I hope this reassures you a little.

[L1974 in reply to montana678]

Hi we are going to the vets at 1230, his nose is streaming also so wonder if allergies?? I am so worried feel like I’m on another planet!

[montana678 in reply to L1974]

Runny nose and sneezing can be symptoms as well as the honking cough. Try not to worry too much (I know first hand that's almost impossible). Good luck.

[houston8]

sometimes the honking is a type of sneeze dogs have called reverse sneezing. Or could be a weak trachea. If the dr can treat the cough& allergies, it makes the trachea better. What breed is ur dog? Mine’s a pug.

[L1974 in reply to houston8]

Hi he is a shih tzu he is the loveliest boy. I took him back to the vets she said to give him piroton, his nose is still running but he is more like himself the last couple of days playing etc. He has done a few reverse sneezes but it’s more like big snorts and lots of noise when cleaning himself. The vet checked his neck etc. Just hoping it’s a bit of a cold and he will be better soon? Such a worry.