I have a 3 yr old male bully. After about a year, he occasionally threw up after eating (often inhaling his food, not chewing it). I started feeding him very small amounts at a time and usually wetting the food. That helped. But he also throws up if he gets worked up and runs around a lot. He's a snorter and snorer. His breeder and my vet recommended palate surgery, which I have yet to do.
Another thing that I have noticed - and the breeder thinks that it's connected to the palate - is that his breathing is often wet and phlegm-y sounding. He coughs a lot and is always clearing his throat. I just read a comment on here about squirting lemon juice into the back of his mouth, which I will try. So I'm wondering if the phlegm is more related to allergies or the palate...or perhaps it's both. He doesn't have bad skin allergies, only occasional hot spots and I give him zyrtec during peak seasons. I'm thinking about switching him to a hypoallergenic food.
If anyone has advice, I'd love to hear it. Thanks!
Matt
Another thing that I have noticed - and the breeder thinks that it's connected to the palate - is that his breathing is often wet and phlegm-y sounding. He coughs a lot and is always clearing his throat. I just read a comment on here about squirting lemon juice into the back of his mouth, which I will try. So I'm wondering if the phlegm is more related to allergies or the palate...or perhaps it's both. He doesn't have bad skin allergies, only occasional hot spots and I give him zyrtec during peak seasons. I'm thinking about switching him to a hypoallergenic food.
If anyone has advice, I'd love to hear it. Thanks!
Matt