Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: gagging noises

[mrsstoma]

What you're describing may be what I call the "Chihuahua honk". It sounds like sort of like your little one is struggling to breathe - a mixture of cough and wheeze that goes on and on, especially when the Chi is excited. This is something that happens to Chis and it's normal. My vet says that some Chis do it and some don't. I have 4 little ones and only 2 of the four do this. The strangling cough is caused by the tightening of muscles in the Chi's throat. I've found that the best way to deal with it is to hold the Chi on your lap and massage his/her throat until the muscles relax. Try to keep your Chi from breathing through his/her mouth. Forcing them to nose-breathe makes the episode short lived. The Chihuahua cough is not life threatening, it's just something that belongs to the breed.   It's always best to consult with your vet. I have 2 elder Chis and they have little hacking coughs that is caused by their heart conditions. Both are on medication.   Gloria                           "Oh, no! Elastigirl! You married Elastigirl?...Then GOT BUSY! This is tooooo good!" Syndrome, from the film, "The Incredibles". " Lets talk about our wonderful little friends! Join today! " YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS  Visit your group "Chihuahuas" on the web.    To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:  [EMAIL PROTECTED]    Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service.