De-barking
Max was apparently de-barked at some point in his life  ...and his bark now sounds like a loud, rough cough. Unfortunately, if he "barks" enough, this turns into a choking, hacking sound and action...like a dog who is trying to throw up! He also seems to have a hard time catching his breath after these episodes. Should I be concerned about this?! Does de-barking normally leave a dog this way? My fear is that, rather than having been de-barked, that perhaps he has an obstruction, tumor, or injury in his throat. He has had a vet check (when he was neutered) But I haven't had him in to see my vet yet. (we have an appt. for wednsday) |
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| Awee.. this must be hard for you to hear
I do know that the sound of the bark your describing is normal, but not the appearance of trying to vomit/choke?  |
| How long has max been with you now? Just wondering, can't offer much help in the debarking situation as in Australia that has been outlawed for years, but was wondering if it might be some type of Kennel Cough? |
Kennel Cough was the first thought they had about it, when Max was still at the shelter...fortunately, they ruled that out!  |
| Maybe it might be scar tissue there from the de-barking and when he gets excited and tries to bark it is causing some sort of irritation. Do you know how long ago this procedure was done on him?
I hope you can solve the mystery and it is nothing too serious, he is one big darling boy.  |
| Hi Raven,
I checked online to see if I could find any info for you and while this explains the two surgeries Max may have had it doesn't explain exactly what complications may later arise. Hope this helps anyhow. Oh forget what I just said..found a better web site. Hope all goes well with Max at the vet's on Wed and again thanks for fostering this boy!! http://www.barkingdogs.net/debarkingsurgery.shtml Marianne and the boys |
| We just had a lady to us about the larnynx and its problems. It will be similar in dogs.
For people with vocal cord surgery, the scar tissue forms for months after surgery. The scar tissue will make the vocal cords less flexible. Another possbile complication is paralysis of one or both of the cords. You can immediately rule out paralysis of both because he can breathe.
To look at the vocal cords, he will have to be sedated. I know that ENTs can do surgery on human vocal cords to reduce the scar tissue. You can't just remove the larnynx as it allows you to swallow foods & drink without letting it get into the lungs. Positive thoughts for him and you. |
| I'll never understand debarking. It seems like such a copout. How about just taking the time to train your dog? I hope it's nothing serious with Max. He looks like such a sweetie. |
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