Dawnnziggy Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 Well, I need your help. Ziggy will be 13 in 3 months. For about the last year, he has been coughing. We took him to the vet because we were worried. They assured us that he has allergies. When he starts coughing, I give him a Benedryl and he is fine in a little bit. Here is my worry, when it is really cold outside, I used to think he was panting but after listening closer, I think he is gasping when we go out for our walks. When he gets inside, he sort of clears his throat, coughs a little bit, and then he is okay. Could this be asthma? Should I take him in to the vet? Should I put a sock over his muzzle to go on walks when it is cold? That is the only time he does it. Sorry for so many questions, but I feel safe asking all of you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ShelbysMom Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 (edited) Maybe laryngeal paralysis? I don't know much about it, but the symptoms you describe could fit. Edited January 16, 2016 by ShelbysMom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4My2Greys Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 I would have him checked for congestive heart failure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willowsmum Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 As a human I get reactive airway asthma from exposure to cold, and it manifests as coughing more often than wheezing. I'd talk to your vet to see if this happens to greys as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnnziggy Posted January 17, 2016 Author Share Posted January 17, 2016 Thank you for all your thoughts. I am having trouble with my internet tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macoduck Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Check my thread here: http://forum.greytalk.com/index.php/topic/316305-laryngeal-paralysis/ My vet Ok'd the use of Doxepin as recommended by Dr Jen. Quote Freshy (Droopys Fresh), NoAh the podenco orito, Rita the podenco maneta, Howie the portuguese podengo maneto Angels: Lila, the podenco, Mr X aka Denali, Lulu the podenco andaluz, Hada the podenco maneta, Georgie Girl (UMR Cordella), Charlie the iggy, Mazy (CBR Crazy Girl), Potato, my mystery ibizan girl, Allen (M's Pretty Boy), Percy (Fast But True), Mikey (Doray's Patuti), Pudge le mutt, Tessa the iggy, Possum (Apostle), Gracie (Dusty Lady), Harold (Slatex Harold), "Cousin" Simon our step-iggy, Little Dude the iggy ,Bandit (Bb Blue Jay), Niña the galgo, Wally (Allen Hogg), Thane (Pog Mo Thoine), Oliver (JJ Special Agent), Comet, & Rosie our original mutt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimosasmom Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Does anyone smoke in the house? Quote Camille, Mom to Cher and Centeno! Also the kitties: Dash, Tod, and Starburst.Waiting at the Bridge: Bam Bam, Mimi, Mimosa Grove, Magic, Roscoe, Buckwheat, Knick Knack, and Skylar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnnziggy Posted January 17, 2016 Author Share Posted January 17, 2016 No, we are not smokers. He has no problem barking. He has a very deep voice. He coughs as we get ready to go outside and breathes a bit funny while we walk. As soon as we get back in the house, he is fine. Now, I am scared. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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