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Lightning is 12 and appears to be in good health. A few months ago he started making a gagging noise, but he didn't cough anything up. I'd been through this with Stomps, who was diagnosed with early stage heart disease and put on medication. So when the vet put Lightning on heart meds I didn't panic. But the gagging hasn't stopped. He has a good energy level, even though this is the hottest summer I can remember. The humidity is extremely high too. He doesn't act like a 12yo dog, let alone a 12yo dog with heart problems. So I'm wondering if it might be allergies. Has anyone had a dog who gagged due to allergies? If so, what did you do? We don't have much of choice of vets where I live, and I don't have much faith in the one I go to, so I like to be as educated as possible when I take Lightning in to see him. Thanks, everyone, for your help.
I should add that he does it throughout the day. It doesn't seem to coincide with getting up after a long nap or after exercise. He has gotten raw spots for the first time in his armpits and under his collar, but those went away quickly with treatment. He doesn't have any other signs of allergies. The vet did a quick EKG but did not take x-rays before prescribing the heart medication. He's not on lasix.
I should add that he does it throughout the day. It doesn't seem to coincide with getting up after a long nap or after exercise. He has gotten raw spots for the first time in his armpits and under his collar, but those went away quickly with treatment. He doesn't have any other signs of allergies. The vet did a quick EKG but did not take x-rays before prescribing the heart medication. He's not on lasix.