Does your pet have a licking problem, wanting to keep licking a certain spot on his body? While you may be tempted to ignore it and hope it disappears on its own, that can be a risky approach.
The condition can be congenital or acquired by chronic disease, but either way it can be terrifying to your pet if he suddenly can't breathe. The breeds most at risk, the first signs to look for and the changes that occur as the disease progresses, plus, 5 factors that can trigger symptoms.
It's common - but definitely NOT normal. If you've ever observed it, you know instinctively that something's wrong. By far the most common culprit is pain - sometimes excruciating pain. So you'll want to get to the bottom of it quickly, addressing both the pain and the underlying issue.