Guest WildSparkler Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Just wondering if this is something that I should be concerned about. Typically after drinking, but not every time, my girl will cough and sometimes retch/gag but usually doesn't ever throw anything up. (She has on rare occasion threw up after drinking a lot/drinking fast but it's straight clear water.) She eats fine, with no issues. Both food and water are already in a raised feeder (only 8in I believe). Does it need to be a higher/lower raised feeder? Or would that make a difference? Also, sometimes when she's excited, like before a walk, she will start huffing (like short, deep breaths). I assume that's normal, just cause she's excited, but as long as I am writing this topic I thought I would throw it in here. Thank you:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scullysmum Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 My boy Johnny does exactly the same, I have had him just over a year and despite doing lots of research and asking vets etc I can find no reason for it. If your girl is otherwise healthy I would not be too concerned. Quote <p>"One day I hope to be the person my dog thinks I am"Sadi's Pet Pages Sadi's Greyhound Data PageMulder1/9/95-21/3/04 Scully1/9/95-16/2/05Sadi 7/4/99 - 23/6/13 CroftviewRGT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTRAWLD Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Ryder does that when he drinks too much and too fast. I think it goes down the wrong pipe....kinda like us hoomins. Quote Proudly owned by:10 year old "Ryder" CR Redman Gotcha May 201012.5 year old Angel "Kasey" Goodbye Kasey Gotcha July 2005-Aug 1, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TheGirlz Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Our Tessa does this too. I just ask her how she manages to find bones in the water! She is perfectly healthy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WildSparkler Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Thanks for your input! Sounds like it is not fairly uncommon! I was going to ask my vet the next time we are in, but this makes me feel a little more comfortable! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racindog Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Goldie used to do that a lot. The board certified vet told me it was of no concern and called it "drinkers cough." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 When they do throw up the clear water, someone on an old forum called it the Summer Blaps, after the "blap" sound it makes when it hits the floor. Unless it happens in the winter. Then she called it the Winter Blaps. Quote Ellen, with brindle Milo and the blonde ballerina, Gelsey remembering Eve, Baz, Scout, Romie, Nutmeg, and Jeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 When they do throw up the clear water, someone on an old forum called it the Summer Blaps, after the "blap" sound it makes when it hits the floor. Unless it happens in the winter. Then she called it the Winter Blaps. Sweep does it too. She also does the huffing/gagging thing when she gets really excited. If I rub her throat during an episode it seems to pass more quickly. Last night my husband asked her if she wanted a treat (her favorite word after "ride") and she started doing it. He said, "I'm gonna take that as a yes." Quote Rachel with Doolin Doodle Dooooo, boss cat Tootie, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing gentlemen kitties Mud, Henry, and Richard and our gorgeous, gutsy girlhounds Sweep and Willa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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