My 3yr old husky coughs after drinking water. Sometimes he will gag and a little water comes up. He's done it since he was puppy and I have asked multiple times about to his vet and they say he just drinks to fast. The water bowl is off the ground and even if he drinks from a bottle he still does it. He only coughs when drinking water.

My boy will do this sometimes. Usually it's when he's too excited or tired to drink and not breathe at the same time. He hasn't mastered the fine art of multitasking.

Not a day goes by that Ami doesn't aspirate with drinking - I worry a bit but its usually when he's gulping a lot of water at once.

Which is why the warning - when on a long trip, unless you want a shower, save the water for stops

Leo also coughs when guzzling to fast or is trying to breath at the sometime hes drinking. he to has not mastered multitasking.

I'm taking him to another vet Wednesday just to get a second opinion. That way we feel more at ease with him. Just want to make sure it's nothing serious. I'll let you guys know what we find out! Fingers crossed!

Any news yet?

Great news! Nothing is wrong! Yay! Since its summer time it could seem worse because of allergies. Also he just forgets about that last drink and is distracted! He's in great shape and perfect health. She was examining him and was looking at his teeth and said "what is in that food you feed him!? Because he has a awesome coat that's not dry and flaky and its shiny!! Plus his teeth are in excellent condition. Which I feed him acana and petcurean. We mix it up since he's a picky eater. So that goes show you what good quality food does for our pups!

very glad to hear is in good heath.

Try putting the water source on a raised surface so it is about shoulder level with your dog.  We have done this with Juno and it appears to help with the water going down.

gotta try that with Leo.