I have a Chihuahua and when he drinks water it sounds like he is choking. Is this normal for him to do that. I have put the water bowl off the floor and thought this might help, however it continues.

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Due to their short noses some Chihuahuas are "Brachycephalic". It sounds like they are choking. It is common in some short and flat nosed dogs.

Due to their short noses some Chihuahuas are Brachycephalic. It sounds like they are choking. It is common in some short and flat nosed dogs.