Random Coughing

[QueenCupcake]

So Sheldon eats perfectly fine and drinks plenty. He has no nose discharge, clear eyes, and plenty of energy. He only cough/hacks 2 or 3 times and ONLY at night when he is laying on my chest

 

[Racer]

my Racer is the same.
it sounds like something between caught and sneezing

 

[helen105281]

Keep an eye on it, random coughing can be linked to a heart issue but is usually when they are eating or being held.

 

[QueenCupcake]

So if it's the heart problem it will happen while eating or being held?

 

[helen105281]

Yes usually but not always and quite often can be preceeded by a hooting noise.

 

[QueenCupcake]

Okay we have had no hooting and he is fine while eating

 

[helen105281]

That's good, hopefully it is nothing to worry about then. Let us know though if you spot any of the following:

Laboured or rapid breathing
Nodding when breathing
Hooting followed by a cough
Repeated respiratory infections
Struggling to gain weight
Abdominal bloating

These are some of the signs of a heart issue.

 

[QueenCupcake]

Okay I will watch out for those. He seems fine otherwise. His usual happy self