Is It Really Just Allergies?

[Camilla and Darwin]

Darwin has been sick. Last Saturday, he was gagging all morning, and I realized he must have swallowed a toy, or a sock, or something. So I have him some hydrogen peroxide, and he threw up two large pieces of a rope toy. (We have now confiscated all rope toys.) I thought that was that...

But the next morning he was snorting. NOT hacking, or coughing or anything. Just snorting, like he had a lot of boogers in his throat and nasal cavity. I scheduled an appointment for the vet. They asked me about when he had been to daycare, and told me it couldn't be kennel cough, because it wasn't in the right time frame. In any case, he hasn't been hacking at all, just boogery like he can't breath through all the snot. They said to just take him home, watch him, and if he gets really bad, give him some Benadryl. 

Well, he's continued his boogery  snorting... but something new has happened. For the past two days, he has thrown up his morning meal. He hate them slowly, and there was nothing in the vomit except for his kibble, on either day. But do they throw up when it's just allergies? Does anyone have similar experiences or insight? 

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Well, if he's uncomfortable and the vet thinks the antihistamines would help, than definitely give him the benadryl. The most important thing is for Darwin to feel better.

[Allyson, Peri & Taquito]

That doesn't sound like Peri's thing. Her nose was running and eyes were red.

[Camilla and Darwin]

Interesting perhaps it is the rope thing then.

[Nugget's Family]

I really hope he gets better fast! Just FYI...Benadryl has absolutely no effect on Nugget. But, it may for Darwin...it seems to be very case by case.

If it is the rope toy/peroxide combination, maybe you could suggest an anti-inflammatory to your vet? It might soothe Darwin's symptoms enough that he will start to heal faster.

Good luck!

Susan

[Carole (*Koda*Monty*Bindi)]

It also can mean an obstruction or an object in their nasal passage way.

Coupled with the rope and the licking of his mouth I wonder if some of the rope is caught in his nose?

Sure do hope he's feeling better soon Camilla :)

[Camilla and Darwin]

Update: Darwin kept down his food this morning, and only "snorted" once, as opposed to the 6-7 times for the past three days. He seems to be much less uncomfortable.

I had a suspicion after reading the comments, that it was in fact irritation from the peroxide. I didn't give him Benadryl and decided to wait a day or two and see if it would correct itself. He does seem to be getting much better, so I think it was probably throat irritation from the peroxide. We'll keep a close eye on him for the next few days, but I'm excited that he's feeling better.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

I'm excited that he's feeling better, too!

[BG and Gavin]

It's such a relief when they begin to perk up again. Best wishes to you and Darwin,

[Allyson, Peri & Taquito]

That's awesome. I think he is on his way to feeling much better! Keep us posted.

[shelly]

YAY! I'm so glad he's getting better....at least the irritation is better than what cold have happened if the rope had not come up! Hope the weekend brings a full recovery for Darwin !