[Chihuahuas] Gagging/coughing

2013-09-13 Thread missyd3694
My little guy that I rescued a couple months back is doing really good but when he plays really aggressively or runs around too much he does this thing in between a gag and a cough. I'm new to the breed so I am wondering is this normal or should I be concerned. Thanks for your help. Melissa

Re: [Chihuahuas] Gagging/coughing

2013-09-13 Thread GinbarMinPins
Chis that are poorly bred and/or pulled on collars often have collasping trachea problems so a vet visit is in order. My toys nreeds are only walked on a body harness to prevent problems. Fat makes it worse too so make sure he is thin. Robin, Dobe Axel CGC, TT, German Pin Ranger CGC, TT,

Re: [Chihuahuas] Gagging/coughing

2013-09-13 Thread Melissa Dorsey
he's not fat at all and we do walk him with a harness. I appreciate you writing back. We did get him from the humane society, he was picked up as a stray so there is no telling what his early life was like. I will have the vet check him out just to make sure he is ok.