Swallowing Hard

[xDeadxStarx]

Last night before bed my dog (shes 1 year old) randomly started swallowing really hard like something was stuck in her jaw/throat. We checked and there was nothing that we could see, but she was constantly licking her lips/paws/floor, swallowing hard (u could feel it in her stomach) and her throat seems to almost have a swollen lump in it....it probably lasted 10 minutes, after she had a drink of water everything was fine.
Then the same thing happened again today about 30 mins after she had eaten her food (same dog food shes always eaten) she didn't swallow anything, she was playing with one of her toys (i was watching her) she spit it out and started the same behaviour. I thought she was choking on something from the toy so I immediately checked her air way, her jaw was hard to open but i got it open pulled her tongue (it was jammed against the back so u had to pull it down to see) so we could check her airway and it was clear. I checked her toy and there was no parts off of it. So it seems like it just randomly started this time it lasted about an hour. Obviously I called the vet in this time, he advised me that "she probably has a bad taste in her mouth just to let her drink water, maybe give her a fave treat and make sure to check the house for objects on the floor she might be eating."
I was kinda annoyed with this answer but she had stopped so I got her to drink some more water and gave her a treat like he said. About 20 mins later, it starts again, she was sitting on my lap when it started, I know she didn't eat anything.  This time her breathing seemed harder. It seems to have stopped now, but obviously I'm pretty worried.
So any suggestions? Am I over-worrying?

[ny66]

My lhasa x bichon has had an episode tonight,started bout 12.30am and shes just settling now,have read many forums including this 1 i think id go along with gastro/heartburn. Shes been swallowing hard and licking madly,she'l eat anything. Im going to invest in some Pepto Bismol tomorrow for indigestion and try that if theres a next time...i know its safe for dogs as my vet said to use it for my old dog when hs medication was causing tummy upsets. Shes fallen asleep now next to me on sofaim scared to move her incase it sets her off again....

[alice728]

He is not drinking either however much I try

[alice728]

My dog is doing the same thing, I looked on your post for advice but it didn't I'm very worried about him. He keeps liking himself and the floor a lot and keeps scratching like crazy.This is not like him if you find out why your dog's are doing this wired behaviour please may you tell me. Thanks Alice

[ditzydenise]

Hi

My dog has just done the same as your pooch and it is very upsetting .... but... I don't think my dog is as upset as me (or you), He has had this before, about 6/7 times and the first time it happened I thought he was fitting.  I was absolutely panicking and thought I should phone the vet, but he got over it and I forgot all about it to be honest.  Today was definitely the worst episode he has had and he just wants to be next to me whilst it's going on, so I soothe him and talk in a low voice and just stroke him until it stops.He's asleep now, as I think it makes him tired, and lying very close to me, but that's ok with me.  I really don't think it's anything dangerous or nasty, but I would like to know what causes it.

[poppieoosthuizen]

I cannot thank you enough for this posting and all the others up to April 2013.  My bullterrier aged 1 year started with this symptoms last night and I was petrified - she off course more. Sincerely, Poppie and bully girl Bianca ♥

[HarleyRose1]

My dog is going through this for the 1st time right now & I am FREAKING out but remaining calm for her. I too called my vet & he was asleep as it was 1:30 am, now is 2:50 am & it is still going on. She is so restless & licking everything, especially under the couches, dressers, tables & anywhere there is dust & crap. I have been trying everything to sooth her, excessively, but nothing works longer than a few minutes & then she needs to get up & pace & lick again. The vet said she is just irritated & likely got into something while out side for her bed time pee & that she is just going to puke. She has puked before but NEVER had behavior like this EVER!! She is licking the air too & when I looked on line, after my frustrations with the call to the vet, all I can see for very fitting answers is that she is having a seizure!!!! All the symptoms match & so do most al of yours & yet none of you seem to have mentioned that as something you found on line too? When I typed in excessive dog licking every link I had come up was about seizures!! I am so scared & I am praying this will soon stop...and never happen again & she is my sweet sweet girl, like my daughter & it is killing me seeing her go through this & I feel so helpless. The vet didn't seem like I was welcome to call back if it didn't stop or if she didn't puke & so I am torn as he is the only one on call for tonight, now 3 am & my vet doesn't open until 8 am. I hope you all found the answers you are looking for as too do I hope I do as well. All the best to you all & your sweet babies. My sweet Harley is so tired right now but she can't stop pacing & licking, almost 2 straight hours now.
Harley's Concerned Mommy...XOX My Sweet Girl