Hi there and thanks for your question.

Unfortunately the link to your youtube video did not work for me.

However, I'll see if I can still help. If your dog is coughing and sounding like he is trying to choke something up (or like he has something stuck in his throat) then the most common reason is a viral cough such as kennel cough. Kennel cough can be spread through the air and your dog doesn't have to necessarily be in direct contact with an infected dog to get it.

The good news is that most dogs with kennel cough will get over it on their own in about 7-10 days. However, if the cough is really bad then often I will prescribe a cough suppressant to help reduce the coughing.

If you are noticing a lack of appetite or a green or yellow nasal discharge then this means the cough may have progressed to a bacterial infection in which case antibiotics may be necessary.

There are other causes for coughing including a heart condition, heartworm or a fungal infection in the chest. However, from what you have described I think kennel cough sounds most likely.

I hope this information helps! If you have more questions regarding this problem, just hit reply. If I am online I will respond right away. Otherwise I will respond as soon as I come online again. Or, if my answer is sufficient, then please hit accept. Thanks!
Dr. Marie.

The above is given for information only. Although I am a licensed veterinarian, I cannot legally prescribe medicines or diagnose your pet's condition without performing a physical exam. If you have concerns about your pet I would highly advise contacting your regular veterinarian.

Ah, ok...I was able to watch the video this time.

It certainly does sound like it could be kennel cough. If he is coughing to this extreme every 30-60 minutes it is probably a good idea to have your vet see him so that they can prescribe some medication to help.

Your vet will also do an exam and feel his trachea to see if this elicits the cough which is typical of kennel cough. While there is a small possibility of a problem in the esophagus or some type of small foreign object in the trachea I think a viral cough is most likely.

I hope this information helps! If you have more questions regarding this problem, just hit reply. If I am online I will respond right away. Otherwise I will respond as soon as I come online again. Or, if my answer is sufficient, then please hit accept. Thanks!
Dr. Marie.

The above is given for information only. Although I am a licensed veterinarian, I cannot legally prescribe medicines or diagnose your pet's condition without performing a physical exam. If you have concerns about your pet I would highly advise contacting your regular veterinarian.