Going hoarse? Is it possible?

TinyAlbinoDancer · 08-05-2005, 08:46 PM

Missie was left home alone from yesterday afternoon to this afternoon (essentially 24 hours, I think), and I came home today to her barking funny. She started barking at me, and all the sudden I realized her bark sounded really funny. Almost like she'd been debarked, but it didn't quite work... It sounds really tiny, and her growl sounds like she's purring (I couldn't help it, I was rolling laughing listening to her

). She's breathing fine, and it doesn't sound like there's something stuck in her throat or anything. It really sounds like she barked so long she went hoarse. Is that possible?! I have no idea how much she could've barked while we were gone, and the neighbors wouldn't know either... I don't want to freak out if she is just hoarse. So should I be concerned? Thanks.

Crossfire Bulldogs · 08-06-2005, 02:06 PM

Dogs can get tonsillitis and although it's seldom serious it can become a chronic problem, it seems to effect the smaller breeds more than the larger for some reason.

Some of the signs are the dog becoming hoarse, extra saliva, difficulty in swallowing or repeatedly. Some refuse to eat or have a difficult time when eating. The dog does not always present all or any of these signs combined. If it doesn't clear up within 24 hours I'd take her in. jmo

TinyAlbinoDancer · 08-06-2005, 10:01 PM

Smaller breeds... More barking. lol

Thanks Crossfire. Her bark sounds stronger today, and she doesn't have any of those other symptoms (but I'm keeping a close eye now). I'm not sure my vet is open tomorrow, but if she's not better, I'll call for an appointment. Thanks again. Cross your paws it's nothing serious!

Crossfire Bulldogs · 08-07-2005, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by TinyAlbinoDancer

Smaller breeds... More barking. lol

Thanks Crossfire. Her bark sounds stronger today, and she doesn't have any of those other symptoms (but I'm keeping a close eye now). I'm not sure my vet is open tomorrow, but if she's not better, I'll call for an appointment. Thanks again. Cross your paws it's nothing serious!

Your welcome

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TinyAlbinoDancer · 08-07-2005, 02:58 PM

She sounds better, again, today. Her bark sounds normal, but if she does more than a few it goes back to that hoarse bark. What to do!

Crossfire Bulldogs · 08-07-2005, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by TinyAlbinoDancer

She sounds better, again, today. Her bark sounds normal, but if she does more than a few it goes back to that hoarse bark. What to do!

I don't know Tiny, its been over 24 hours so me, I lean more towards letting the vet take a peek at those tonsils but it could go either way. Wouldn't hurt.

08-05-2005, 08:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
TinyAlbinoDancer Always room for one more Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: CA Posts: 2,538 Rep Power: 163	Going hoarse? Is it possible? Missie was left home alone from yesterday afternoon to this afternoon (essentially 24 hours, I think), and I came home today to her barking funny. She started barking at me, and all the sudden I realized her bark sounded really funny. Almost like she'd been debarked, but it didn't quite work... It sounds really tiny, and her growl sounds like she's purring (I couldn't help it, I was rolling laughing listening to her ). She's breathing fine, and it doesn't sound like there's something stuck in her throat or anything. It really sounds like she barked so long she went hoarse. Is that possible?! I have no idea how much she could've barked while we were gone, and the neighbors wouldn't know either... I don't want to freak out if she is just hoarse. So should I be concerned? Thanks.
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08-06-2005, 02:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
Crossfire Bulldogs Sourmug Mom Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Snuggled Between The Snorts & Snores. Posts: 7,844 Blog Entries: 3 Rep Power: 282	Dogs can get tonsillitis and although it's seldom serious it can become a chronic problem, it seems to effect the smaller breeds more than the larger for some reason. Some of the signs are the dog becoming hoarse, extra saliva, difficulty in swallowing or repeatedly. Some refuse to eat or have a difficult time when eating. The dog does not always present all or any of these signs combined. If it doesn't clear up within 24 hours I'd take her in. jmo
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08-06-2005, 10:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
TinyAlbinoDancer Always room for one more Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: CA Posts: 2,538 Rep Power: 163	Smaller breeds... More barking. lol Thanks Crossfire. Her bark sounds stronger today, and she doesn't have any of those other symptoms (but I'm keeping a close eye now). I'm not sure my vet is open tomorrow, but if she's not better, I'll call for an appointment. Thanks again. Cross your paws it's nothing serious!
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08-07-2005, 02:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
TinyAlbinoDancer Always room for one more Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: CA Posts: 2,538 Rep Power: 163	She sounds better, again, today. Her bark sounds normal, but if she does more than a few it goes back to that hoarse bark. What to do!
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