Thor is coughing.
By ingrid
@ridingbet (66857)
Philippines
August 19, 2017 8:53am CST
My dog Thor is coughing and I think he started coughing when I gave him a small bone to chew. The bone was hard, but when I took it from his plate, I noticed the bone had some fragments, so I think he swallowed some, and now, he is coughing.
He has no phlegm anyway, but if he is a human then I may say he has hacking non-productive cough. My son, my brother, my sister, and I have thought of some remedies so Thor’s cough will be controlled:
--My brother said we should give Thor a big ball of rice and swallow it whole so whatever that causes him to cough will be dislodged off his esophagus, like what we do when a fish bone is stuck in our throat.
--My son, on the other hand, said, we must feed Thor with a large bulk of banana, and he should swallow it whole.
--I thought just now, that I should apply Vicks VapoRub in Thor’s throat, so his cough and colds will go.
--My sister suggested that after I apply Vicks, I should tie his throat with a handkerchief, and let Thor chew a piece of ginger.
We had a hearty laugh after that suggestion of my sister. The suggestions are just right and good for a person who has nagging cough. But seriously, I hope Thor will be well.
What do you do when your pet has cough?
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12 responses
@nanette64 (20364)
• Fairfield, Texas
19 Aug 17
If a fragment of bone is caught in the throat, it can cause bleeding. It can also cause the throat to swell shut and kill the dog @ridingbet . This is nothing to joke around about. Take him to the vet and have them do an xray.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
20 Aug 17
@ridingbet Humans do not chew bones....you wouldn't give your babies a bone to chew on.....
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@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
21 Aug 17
@AbbyGreenhill of course i know that. what i mean is, since i am a nurse and i take care of human beings, the treatment for humans is different from animals.
and of course i DO NOT GIVE bones to humans. it is self-explanatory, Ma'am.
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@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
20 Aug 17
thanks much for your suggestions, even @DianneN's, @AbbyGreenhill, and @LadyDuck. i am learning my lesson now. indeed, pets have different management modalities from humans.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
19 Aug 17
Do not give dogs any kind of bones. They are dangerous. I suggest you take the dog to the vet.
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@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
20 Aug 17
it is Sunday today, and all vet clinics are closed. my sister texted her vet friend, and he advised a cough syrup to be given to Thor.
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@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
19 Aug 17
I hope Thor is doing fine now.Whatever remedy you may/will apply as long as it will help him (hehehe) yeah, been smiling reading all the suggestions, but why not try any as long it won't hurt your doggie 
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@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
20 Aug 17
yes, you know us Pinoys, even in the midst or problems, we still find some amusing thoughts.
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@sabtraversa (12832)
• Italy
19 Aug 17
Your sister's suggestion sounds quite violent. 
Your brother's suggestion sounds like the most reasonable. 
I hope Thor gets better soon, most of the times dogs have a strong immune system, so hopefully you won't need a vet.
Your brother's suggestion sounds like the most reasonable.
I hope Thor gets better soon, most of the times dogs have a strong immune system, so hopefully you won't need a vet.3 people like this
@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
20 Aug 17
hahaha! all the suggestions are meant for a person who has cough. that is how we usually deal with it, the Vicks VapoRub and tying the neck with a handkerchief, and for the bone, swallowing a big piece of rice or banana.
i hope Thor will be well today.
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@LadyDuck (457249)
• Switzerland
19 Aug 17
You should never give bones to your dogs and before doing anything you should try to find out if there is a fragment of bone in his trachea or esophagus. It is possible he swallowed a large piece that has irritated the throat, he should be alright in a few hours.
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@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
20 Aug 17
yes, we know bones should not be given to the dogs because it can hurt the lining of the esophagus or trachea. it was really my mistake to give him a small piece because i thought the bone cannot be broken into fragments. i guess i underestimated the teeth of Thor to break the bone.
the whole night, Thor coughed and spit out saliva. i hope the fragment is already dislodged and taken out either by vomiting or through pooping.
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@LadyDuck (457249)
• Switzerland
20 Aug 17
@ridingbet If he still cough today, bring him to the vet, a fragment can cause internal bleeding.
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@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
20 Aug 17
@LadyDuck thank you. it is Sunday, and the clinics are close. i will bring Thor tomorrow.
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@peachpurple (13880)
• Malaysia
19 Aug 17
My cat coughed up furball, i had to clean it up
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@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
20 Aug 17
really? good your cat vomited out that furball. i think a furball is less dangerous than a bone?
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@minx267 (15527)
• Hartford, Connecticut
23 Aug 17
@ridingbet aw, I hope he does not have an damage from eating the bone.. I hardly give my dogs bones.. especially cooked ones for fear of them splintering..
I do sometimes give them a whole chicken leg though. but you need to make sure any bones are uncooked.
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@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
23 Aug 17
he is coughing in short bouts now, my friend. i would 'massage' his neck and he likes it.
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@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
23 Aug 17
@minx267 yes and from now on, no more bones for the dogs
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@Letranknight2015 (51490)
• Philippines
23 Aug 17
I would strongly recommend Pheumex, Every time my dog gets sick, I always give this to him. Most specially if he has no appetite. You can buy that in any pet store.
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@Letranknight2015 (51490)
• Philippines
24 Aug 17
@ridingbet This contains lots of herbs. I doubt it has any flavor.
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@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
24 Aug 17
thanks hijo. does that medicine taste fruity or sweet? he coughs when he takes in some pungent medicines.
@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
26 Aug 17
@Letranknight2015 i hope the store here sells this medicine. Thor is still having cough although it is now seldom.
@CookieMonster46 (13447)
• United States
20 Aug 17
If my dog were to cough it would be a great concern as it would be her heart disease, so very bad news for me to have a cough.
I hope he is alright , if not go to the vet.
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@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
20 Aug 17
thank you. i will bring him tomorrow, anyway i have no duty.
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@CookieMonster46 (13447)
• United States
21 Aug 17
@ridingbet great, I hope all is well
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@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
23 Aug 17
hahaha! thank you. all the remedies i posted are for human beings my friend.
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@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
20 Aug 17
he spit out saliva this morning, and since he was coughing continuously all night, he is sleepy now. i really hope the bone fragment is not gone.
