A little Labrador puppy was struggling to breathe and making noises that sounded like a reverse sneeze. This is how the three-month-old pup ended up at the clinic of vet Sarah Y. She began her examination immediately, but the case would soon reveal a real surprise.
While his owners worried about their precious pup, he was placed under sedation. The vet then conducted a thorough examination of his muzzle and throat but found nothing, as she later shared in March on the I Love Veterinary Medicine Facebook group. Still, there had to be an explanation for his difficulties!
A surprising culprit
The vet continued her investigation and ordered X-rays of the young dog. First, she examined his chest, but Sarah couldn't spot anything suspicious on the film. She then requested a profile X-ray of his head and neck. And this time, she found what she was looking for!
There, in the nasal passages, was a clearly visible foreign object that definitely shouldn't have been there. It turned out to be a small stone that the puppy had somehow managed to get lodged up his nose. Once it was removed, the little Labrador felt much better immediately.
A surprisingly common problem
The post attracted numerous comments from other vets who shared similar anecdotes. It seems dogs are quite the experts at getting all sorts of things stuck up their noses, including pasta, cedar leaves, other dogs' teeth, and even a grasshopper…
