Help Needed! 13 week old pup with intermittent raspy breathing

[SteveC]

Hi everyone, I have a 13 week old Bully pup called Betty who has been having bouts of raspy breathing. I've searched the forum for answers but can't find anything that's similar. It sounds like phlegm rattling in her throat and sometimes it sounds like she's purring but the strange thing is it's not all the time. It seems to be random times throughout the day with no triggers I.e sometimes it happens after she eats, sometimes it doesn't, sometimes after she sleeps, sometimes it doesn't. She's up to date with her vaccinations, eats well and plays and runs around a lot and when she plays her breathing is fine. She hasn't got any nasal discharge and hasn't been vomitting. Sometimes it sounds like she needs a good cough to clear her throat but she dosent seem to know to cough to clear it. Apart from this she's a completely normal happy pup. I'm a totally paranoid puppy parent and would be gratefull for any advice or help to put my mind at rest. Thank you

 

[sisters3]

[MENTION=17374]SteveC[/MENTION] Hello and welcome, sorry under these circumstances!! I am not the one with the knowledge to help you BUT I've tagged a few members and they will chime in to help I'm sure. Hang in there, I know you must be worried. Prayers for your pup!

 

[Lalaloopsie]

How long is it already? It sounds very much like kennel cough. Is she vaccinated against kennel cough? Very common flu-like viral disease in young dogs. It's better to take her to the vet. It is not serious disease, but left untreated can cause pneumonia.

 

[SteveC]

How long is it already? It sounds very much like kennel cough. Is she vaccinated against kennel cough? Very common flu-like viral disease in young dogs. It's better to take her to the vet. It is not serious disease, but left untreated can cause pneumonia.

Thank you, She has had kennel cough vaccination. She's not really coughing she just rattles a bit when breathing. Like I said it's really strange because she's absolutely fine 70% of the time then it starts. Would kennel cough come and go like that?

 

[Manydogs]

[MENTION=17374]SteveC[/MENTION] Try giving her a squirt of lemon juice(in those fake lemons) if it is just flegm that will help break it up. I did that for one the other day, and she spit up the flegm.

 

[SteveC]

[MENTION=17374]SteveC[/MENTION] Try giving her a squirt of lemon juice(in those fake lemons) if it is just flegm that will help break it up. I did that for one the other day, and she spit up the flegm.

Thank You, I've heard about using lemons before but never tried it. Will definitely give it a go

 

[2BullyMama]

Hi everyone, I have a 13 week old Bully pup called Betty who has been having bouts of raspy breathing. I've searched the forum for answers but can't find anything that's similar. It sounds like phlegm rattling in her throat and sometimes it sounds like she's purring but the strange thing is it's not all the time. It seems to be random times throughout the day with no triggers I.e sometimes it happens after she eats, sometimes it doesn't, sometimes after she sleeps, sometimes it doesn't. She's up to date with her vaccinations, eats well and plays and runs around a lot and when she plays her breathing is fine. She hasn't got any nasal discharge and hasn't been vomitting. Sometimes it sounds like she needs a good cough to clear her throat but she dosent seem to know to cough to clear it. Apart from this she's a completely normal happy pup. I'm a totally paranoid puppy parent and would be gratefull for any advice or help to put my mind at rest. Thank you

try the squirt of lemon as mentioned, but next time at vet be sure to mention this and keep close eye for any changes ... at her age pneumonia can set in quick so just mentioning it so you keep an eye on her

 

[SteveC]

try the squirt of lemon as mentioned, but next time at vet be sure to mention this and keep close eye for any changes ... at her age pneumonia can set in quick so just mentioning it so you keep an eye on her

Thank you I will mention it. She's got the vets next week I just get so paranoid when they're little

 

[2BullyMama]

Thank you I will mention it. She's got the vets next week I just get so paranoid when they're little

Understandable!

 

[Lalaloopsie]

Puppies still can contract kennel cough, even if vaccinated. Vaccine protects against certain strain of Bordetella bacteria, but it can be caused by other strains, or even viruses (Coronavirus, parainfluenza virus). It's actually kinda group of diseases.
Yes, symptoms can be present not all time, especially in the beginning. May be once in several hours dogs produces strange hacking sound, it can feel like a honk, or you just hear that something's in his throats that he wants to cough out. Just your description is very characteristic for kennel cough - it is very strange sound. Watch your puppy and take him to vet if it gets worse. It can heal on its own, but keep an eye on him.

 

[Cbrugs]

I am fairly certain my Frenchie had kennel cough one time as he was actually doing a dry cough. He goes to daycare and the bortadella vaccine is required every 6 months but it is not a guarantee. But his cough went away after a week or so and everything was fine. If it continues or gets worse, a vet visit might be good.

 

[Reginald]

Hello, I know this post was age ago. And I hope your puppy was all ok in the end. Did you find out what it was ? My 13 week EB puppy is exactly the same. Only difference is he sometimes coughs to clear his throat. He does do it more after eating and drinking but also can just come on randomly. And then sometimes he’s completely fine. We’ve been to the vet and they checked him over and said he was fine. Soda law he didn’t sound wheezy or congested at all when we went. I’m looking at booking another appointment as i am still worried about it. Any help or advice would be appreciated. Thank you.

 

[2BullyMama]

Hello, I know this post was age ago. And I hope your puppy was all ok in the end. Did you find out what it was ? My 13 week EB puppy is exactly the same. Only difference is he sometimes coughs to clear his throat. He does do it more after eating and drinking but also can just come on randomly. And then sometimes he’s completely fine. We’ve been to the vet and they checked him over and said he was fine. Soda law he didn’t sound wheezy or congested at all when we went. I’m looking at booking another appointment as i am still worried about it. Any help or advice would be appreciated. Thank you.

Try squirt of lemon juice in throat, that can break up the phlegm


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[helsonwheels]

Hello, I know this post was age ago. And I hope your puppy was all ok in the end. Did you find out what it was ? My 13 week EB puppy is exactly the same. Only difference is he sometimes coughs to clear his throat. He does do it more after eating and drinking but also can just come on randomly. And then sometimes he’s completely fine. We’ve been to the vet and they checked him over and said he was fine. Soda law he didn’t sound wheezy or congested at all when we went. I’m looking at booking another appointment as i am still worried about it. Any help or advice would be appreciated. Thank you.

Agree with Christine, lemon squirt. It will clear it up. Keep us posted cheers!

 

[mer55]

When we picked Jackson up from the breeder, he too had this raspy "rattle". Not all the time, but loud enough to really notice it! Breeder ( who is VERY reputable) assured me that he was checked thoroughly at her vets the day before, he heard the rasp and could not find anything wrong. Lungs were clear, no cough, eating fine. We did notice it seemed to peak after drinking water or eating too fast. I took him to MY vet and he said he thought he had and elongated palate ( mind you, he was only 9 weeks old). I called my breeder and she adamantly assured me he was too young to diagnose palate problem and this was very common in bulldogs- especially smaller ones ( he was the runt of the litter). She felt he would eventually grow out of it. I trusted her and guess what, she was completely correct! The rattle vanished at about 3 months old. He never had another problem. As long as your vet finds her lungs clear, I would not be overly concerned!! He is now 18 months old, healthy as can be and has NO palate issues!!