Scroll through some dog products that you and your pup will love!

1. Personalized Dog Bowl

Personalized Dog Bowl. Photography Susabella.

Dish it up for your own dog or someone else’s with this fun and modern ceramic bowl. It’s decorated with a dog bone that can be stamped with your pet’s name or a cute paw print. Text colors include silver, gold, black, light blue or light pink. The bowl has two sizes: Small/Medium or Large. Each order includes one dog bowl; purchase two bowls for a set. $36.95/S-M or $39.95/L  | Susabella; susabella.com

2. Lavender Bedtime Bear

Lavender Bedtime Bear. Photography by Modern Beast.

Your dog can snuggle up and transition into a relaxing night dreaming of rabbits and squirrels with this sweet bear hiding a belly full of calming, organic lavender. Comes in a variety of sizes (regular and mini), patterns and colors — orange, denim splatter, red floral bow tie, black floral bow tie, mint polkadot bow tie and pink polkadot bow tie. Black floral and red floral available in mini only. $28 — $34 | MODERNBEAST; modernbeast.com

3. Jiobit

Jiobit. Photography by jiobit.

Get peace of mind with this durable, waterproof, real-time location monitor, not limited by range or location. The battery last weeks with active use. Other benefits: Add people to the Care Team so you know who your pet is with. Set a geofence around your yard or home, and be notified when your pet leaves it. Download the app for mobile updates and find out what your dog’s been up to with a full location history report. Purchase includes jiobit, charging dock, USB cable, fabric pouch and secure loop for attachment to pet collars. Service plan additional $8.99/month. $99.99 | Jiobit; jiobit.com

4. Pop Up Pet Door

Pop Up Pet Door. Photography by Pop Up Pet Products.

Finally, a quick and easy way to add a pet door to your sliding glass door giving your dog easy access to the yard. Installs in less than five minutes and works with a wide range of homes and dogs. The folding panels keep bad weather and pests out plus saves on electricity by filling the gap in your sliding door. There’s a simple flap among the panels that allows the pet to come and go. Can also be used with a sliding screen door. Under 3 pounds, it’s easy to pop it in and out. Comes in 80-inch or 94-inch height and flap size small to extra large. $59.99 | Pop Up Pet Products; popuppetdoor.com

5. ZippyPawsStorybook Toy Line

ZippyPawsStorybook Toy Line. Photography by ZippyPaws.

Fun for both you and your dog, this collection of toys comes with an accompanying fantasy story. Follow Charlotte the Unicorn as she searches for her magical wand in the Unicorn Fairytale line. The curious and kind Liam the Llama helps a family find their missing candy. Create more together time with these interactive toys. $6.99-$13.99 | ZippyPaws; zippypaws.com

6. Druzy Dog Stud Earrings

Druzy Dog Stud Earring. Photography by The Purrfect Accessory.

Dazzle friends and family with these petite dog head studs from the Purrfect Accessory. Adorable ears are in 3D and the post comes out of the center of the dog’s head. Choose from Silver-Plated Brass, Gold-Plated Brass or Rose-Plated Brass. Matching necklace also available. $28 | The Purrfect Accessory; thepurrfectaccessory.com

7. Pet Remembrance Necklace

Pet Remembrance Necklace. Photography by Lemonbug.

Honor your cherished fur baby with this stunning handmade necklace. Select from sterling silver, 14-karat gold-filled or 14-karat rose gold- filled and from chain lengths of 16 to 20 inches or a 16 inch with a 3-inch extender. Customize up to 10 to 12 characters per bar with three different font choices. $49 | Lemonbug; shoplemonbug.com

8. Fusion Gates for Pet Safety

Fusion Gates for Pet Safety. Photography by Fusion Gates.

These beautiful modern designer gates combine art and safety. Plus, the interchangeable art screen system lets you change the trendy to traditional screens anytime you want. Choose from gate sizes 32 to 74 inches along with a gate finish of black, satin nickel or white pearl. Gate extensions also available. Screen styles include Modern Lines, Willow Branches, Songbirds, Chevron Trail, Peaceful Palm and much more. $199 | Fusion Gates; fusiongates.com

9. BISSELL Air400

Bissell Air400. Photography Bissell

Want to clean up your home’s air quality for you and your pets? BISSELL’s new library-quiet air purifier features an advanced, three-stage air filtration system with Pre, HEPA and Carbon filters. It will capture 99.97 percent of airborne pollutants like dust, mold, bacteria and dander, pollen and even odors. The automated cirQulate system works with the filter’s particulate sensor and air-quality indicator to manage the level of filtration your space needs and has a 1-hour, 4-hour and 8-hour timer. $399 | BISSELL; bissellair.com

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About the author

Covering the pet world for more than 25 years, Melissa L. Kauffman has been an editor/writer for a wide variety of pet magazines and websites from the small critters to parrots to cats and dogs. Her advisory team of rescued pets — dogs Tampa Bay and Justice and parrots Deacon and Pi-Pi — help keep her on top of the latest and greatest pet health research, training and products, anything to give keep them in the high life they are accustomed to. Follow Tampa and his crew on Instagram @tampa.bay.pup.report while Melissa can always be found working on the next issue of Catster and Dogster magazines at caster.com and dogster.com.

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Most dogs eat so fast they easily would be top dog in the July Fourth Coney Island hot dog eating competition. That’s enough to make anyone cough. But coughing sometimes happens even when dogs eat slowly. So is your dog coughing after eating? There can be several reasons — some benign, some worrisome.

A dog coughing after eating could be eating too fast

Dog eating. Photography ©cynoclub | Getty Images

A dog coughing after eating or drinking is common. Not surprisingly, the cause usually is eating or drinking too quickly.

“Some dogs will drink or eat large amounts at once and then regurgitate,” says Laurie Bergman, VMD, a veterinarian with NorthStar VETS in Robbinsville, New Jersey. “This isn’t usually a concern unless it’s happening very frequently.”

Speed-eating and food-guarding can be instinctive holdovers from the dog’s wild canid ancestors, who often were ravenous after a hunt and needed to eat quickly to protect their food from other predators. Even in a home environment where dogs are handed meals at regular times, the phrase “wolf down food” can be apt.

And other factors could be at play. “Enthusiastic eating might be competitive eating behaviors that developed as puppies or related to other dogs in the household,” says Jillian Marie Haines, DVM, an assistant professor at Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine in Pullman, Washington.

“The bigger concern is if we see this behavior as indicative of a dog who is anxious,” says Dr. Bergman. “If that is the reason why the dog is gulping down food, then there is a quality-of-life issue.”

Dr. Haines agrees. “Causes of eating or drinking too fast may include general anxiety disorders or resource-guarding behaviors,” says Dr. Haines. “These behaviors could therefore imply an underlying behavioral issue and could also be associated with aggressive behaviors.”

A behaviorist can help. “The dog can be re-trained to eat at a normal pace,” says Leticia Fanucchi, DVM, PhD, a behaviorist and clinical instructor at Washington State’s veterinary college. She notes that not all dogs who eat fast are anxious but advises to be aware of your dog’s eating habits. “Some behavior disorders can cause medical conditions,” Dr. Fanucchi says.

Indeed, if a dog gulps food, not only is he chewing improperly, he’s likely also swallowing large amounts of air (known as aerophagia). This can suck food into the lungs, which can cause coughing and lead to bacterial infection and pneumonia. Additionally, digestive problems, hiccups and burping can result.

“It can also cause flatulence, which can be unpleasant to those sharing the household,” Dr. Haines says.

Or a dog coughing after eating could signal a serious health issue

In some cases, the culprit could be an underlying health issue. “Medical reasons should be ruled out, especially if the dog is really gagging, losing weight or it’s more than an occasional cough,” says Dr. Bergman, an American College of Veterinary Behaviorists diplomate. “These can include neurological problems affecting the ability to swallow, anatomical problems and upper-respiratory infections.”

The most common medical reasons involve the esophagus, trachea and larynx. Diseases of the esophagus can slow the movement of food and water to the stomach or cause it to stay within the esophagus or be regurgitated. Tracheal collapse can cause coughing depending on the severity and location. And a malfunctioning larynx might not close as it should to protect the airways during eating and drinking, Dr. Haines says. Obstruction, throat irritation, allergies and heart disease also can cause coughing.

How to determine when a dog coughing after eating is a cause for concern

Every dog is different, and not all dogs eat quickly or cough after consumption. Still, it’s best to keep an eye on your dog while he eats and drinks. If coughing becomes frequent or comes on suddenly, visit your veterinarian.

“Depending on the cause, if a medical condition is found, treatment may include surgery, medications or lifestyle changes,” Dr. Haines says. “I have certainly seen dogs with a chronic cough that responded rapidly to medical treatment, and their cough completely resolved within a couple weeks.”

Dog coughing after eating because he eats too fast? Check out these simple solutions

There are ways to slow down a chow hound and a dog coughing after eating or drinking.

“The first step is to make sure that the dog isn’t feeling threatened during a meal,” Dr. Bergman says. “A good starting point is to feed the dog alone. Keep others (dogs, sometimes all other pets, sometimes people, as well) out of the area when the dog eats. For some dogs, this means going as far as feeding in a room by themselves with the door closed.”

Dr. Haines also suggests raising dishes off the floor. “Some medical issues, such as esophageal disease, may improve with offering food or water from an elevated bowl,” she says.

Bowls designed to spread out food or scatter it around obstacles discourage devouring, as do puzzle toys that slowly dispense kibble in response to something the dog does, such as rolling the toy or pushing a button. Stuffing wet food in a hollow toy and freezing it also makes the meal last longer.

“These have the added advantage of being enrichment for the dog,” Dr. Bergman says. “Feeding in ways that make the dogs work, we’re not just slowing down how they eat, but we’re giving them some mental and physical exercise.”

What dogs are most susceptible to coughing after eating?

Any dog can experience coughing (or making honking, wheezing or gagging sounds) during or after eating or drinking. However, that behavior can be a sign of conditions or diseases to which some dogs are more prone.

1. Puppies: prone to obstruction, throat irritation, bacterial and viral infections, digestive issues
2. Brachycephalic (short-nosed) dogs: prone to gastrointestinal disease, esophageal inflammation, respiratory problems, aerophagia (swallowing large amounts of air)
3. Older or overweight small/toy dogs: prone to tracheal collapse
4. Older large dogs: prone to laryngeal paralysis, particularly Labrador Retrievers, but also Siberian Huskies, Dalmatians and Bouvier des Flandres
5. Large and giant dogs: prone to bloat

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About the author

St. Louis-based freelance writer Martha M. Everett has lived on both coasts covering everything from Washington to Westminster. She has written for Nestlé Purina PetCare publications and is a former managing editor of Dog Fancy magazine.

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