Older dog coughing

I have a 17 yr old maltese...he started coughing. The vet said hes has a slight heart murmur and this is a common occurrence and nothing can be done especially for dogs his age. He suggested give him a little honey(Teaspoon) to ease his throat....Should I be looking elsewhere to help my dog.. I know hes old but he hasn't lived this long due to bad care...he has a great appetite and still plays and enjoys long walks...ANY SUGGESTIONS FROM ANYONE PLEASE HELP

Posted by dennis on 2007-10-04 at 21:16:14

Good Advice `

Thanks for an informative article that offers good advice to pet owners. We can't be over educated in how to care for our pets. We are their only hope.When they are ill they have only us to turn to, just as a child does. Thank you for sharing. Ellie

Posted by Ellen S. Byers on 2007-10-07 at 14:25:37

Doggy sneezing

I need help here. Is dog sneezing a symptom of flu or cold?

Posted by Crise Billwalk on 2007-10-13 at 11:20:32

cough

i have an 8 year old shar-pei she has an enlarged nipple which is black & draining every now & then tissue comes out of it help

Posted by MARIAN RAWLINSON on 2007-10-16 at 19:17:11

cough

I have a 15 year old Shitzu and about 3 days ago a came home to find my baby boy not welcoming me at the door but in his bed laying down. He looked tired and sick. that same nigth he started to cough very badly i took him to the vet, and she said he had a virus and was not to be around other dogs. she also gave him some pills clavamox 125mg and temaril p. but he is still coughing wen i look up these pills they are use mainly for skin relief of itching. what does it have to do with my dogs cough how can these pills work for him. please help me i'm very scared

Posted by Alejandra on 2007-11-04 at 17:28:41

Canine Coughing

My little Yogi (15lb, 14yr old Jack Russell) has developed a severe cough that has kept us both up at nite several times during the last 2 weeks-I've been advised that his heart is slightly enlarged, but not sure if it's that, or Kennel Cough (in spite of vaccinations.) Running all the the tests at this time is not an option-I'm giving him 250mg vitamin c daily for his immune system,for the coughing fits a tsp of honey (3x daily). Last nite gave him a couple ounces of warmed chicken broth and his coughing spasm quieted for the duration of the night. I don't know if it was the chicken soup, but I shall continue to give it to him! Would appreciate any other suggestions-Thanks!

Posted by Toni Specht on 2007-11-09 at 10:55:17

Sneezing and farting

my dog sneezes and farts. is that normal?

Posted by Sid on 2007-11-13 at 15:49:00

canine coughing

I have a 17 yr old bichon. Vet gave him temeril p tablets to help his cough. But he also takes phenobarbitol to prevent siezures. Now I am wondering if it is safe to take both of these since I just read that it's not. Help!

Posted by D. Santiago on 2007-11-22 at 20:32:06

Canine Coughing

Do bring lil yogi to the vet. My lil one suffers from heart murmur and has to be on long term medication. Cough very night and day recently and i can't seem to help and vets can't help either. Does the chicken soup really help?

Posted by rinbiscuit on 2007-11-25 at 00:17:50

Sneezing

My 8 yr old chihuahua which I recently adopted from the SPCA over a week ago is constantly sneezing & has difficulty breathing through her nose. She has recently completed a 7 day round of Clavamox 62.5 mg twice a day with no relief from sneezing or congestion. Please advise.

Posted by Concerned on 2007-12-08 at 22:57:20

cortisone

My 4 year old long haired chihuahua was diagnosed with post nasal drip syndrome because she coughs a lot. I give her cortisone tablets every 2 days. Are there any dangerous side effects to this medication?

Posted by Estelle on 2007-12-10 at 13:51:53

Dog Sneezing

my Shih Tzu is 5 months olds and wheezes a lot, he also sneezes a lot, a friend said if takes a 1/5 of an alka selzer in his food it would help. is this true??????

Posted by Nicholas Kjos on 2007-12-15 at 20:11:51

coughing

cough syrup with dm was suggested by my vet. my minpin is 7pounds so they told me 1\4 a teaspoon. i give him 1/2 at times. he is also on pheno. all are ok together

Posted by ann marie on 2008-01-06 at 14:22:10

canine coughing

I have a 5yr old jack russell. She has started the hacking cough in the last month. Vet checked for heartworm, which was negative, and listened to her heart and lungs. Vet said all sounded fine. She is still coughing and seems to have labored breathing. Help?

Posted by leigh foster on 2008-01-18 at 11:47:09

postnasal drip

Our 5 month old black lab seems to have postnasal drip or a sinus infection. How do you treat that?

Posted by Leslie Monahan on 2008-01-27 at 19:50:09

canine coughing

Please help me. My large 8 year old dog one day after being in dog park threw uo his dinner twice, became lethargic, and began coughing horribly off and on all night. The vet checked his heart, and said we should wait to see if it went away, but it only got worse and his nose and paws also became hot consistantly, he sleeps most of the time won't eat much, hardly wants to walk, and when he tries to show his happiness and exitement when he sees me, starts the horrible coughing again. Also has raspy sound and laboured breathing at times. The vet prescribed anti-biotics that do not seem to be working. I am so concerned and praying for a solution so I can ease his suffering. I'd be so grateful for some feed-back. Thank you, God Bless.

Posted by Frances on 2008-01-27 at 23:17:23

long haired chihuahah

my 4 year old dog has a cough for two days. everyone in the house is sick. it sounds just like our cough. should i take him to the vet or try some honey? thank you kim

Posted by kim on 2008-02-23 at 11:02:36

dog with a cough

i have a 8 year old pug which is over weight. he has a cough that is like something caught in his throat. he does this a few times a day. especially when he barks. what sould i do?

Posted by b bragg on 2008-02-25 at 19:06:09

Lab mix coughing

I have a 12 yr old lab mix. She has been treated for skin infections & ear infection. She is off antibiotics and now has started a cough with mucus. We have taken her to the vet so many times this last year. I do not know what to do for her cough and the vet just seems to take the $$ and we never have 100% results. Can you please advise me of what we can do for her cough.

Posted by Debbie Bailey on 2008-02-29 at 08:19:39

heart murmur

i just had this happened and my baby is at the emergency hospital. he said he needs medication due to he has a enlarged heart. I really think the creep just wanted to collect 900 dollars from me but i will no more tomorrow at my vet..im so sick and im so afraid of loosing my baby

Posted by rose on 2008-03-02 at 19:34:10

coughing

My 6yr old lab has started coughing mainly when she first wakes up in the morning or when she gets excited as someone enters the room. It is a gagging type of cough with a pop at the end. It goes on for several minutes and then stops. Could this be allergys with the spring approaching?

Posted by judy on 2008-03-15 at 09:47:01

Golden Retrever

My Golden is about 14 yrs old he has just devaloped a cough or hacking he cant keep any food down yet he still drinks water and gose outside to releve himself can you please help

Posted by Steven Schafer on 2008-03-25 at 10:51:57

min pin 18 yrs old coughing

i took my baby to the vet for a bad cough it cost me 324.60 the cough has not got any better. i love her but i dont think the vet knows what he is doing. please e-mail me at stysinger2003@yahoo.com for any suggestions for what might help that is safe. thank you

Posted by scott tysinger on 2008-04-04 at 13:27:41

cough in my dalmatian

I have a 12 year old girl and she has started with this dry cough and a small amount of mucus. She does have a heart murmur but is on no medication for that. We have lots of oak trees and our allergies have been awful this season. Could she have an allergy too. I agree with some of the folks that the vet takes my $$$ but no real solution. She has had seizures in the past but none in the last 2 years thankfully. Your input would be very much appreciated. I like the idea of the cough medicine with DM and the Vitamin C. Thanks to all of you.

Posted by kathy turner on 2008-04-10 at 07:41:25

Canine Coughing and Heart Murmurs

My 14 yr. old Dalmatian, who had, despite her exotic diet (cat feces, nails, 5 lb. bag of flour, etc.)had only developed allergies in her old age, started coughing. I attributed it to her allergies as Spring had sprung, and the scratching had started too, so ignored it at first. Then it started getting worse and I was worried she had developed chronic bronchitis. Also, it seemed to be worse at night - or after she was asleep for a bit. She would wake up and just like the article above stated - would take a deep intake of breath and let it out in a hacking sound. She seemed unable to control it, and her chest would heave and twitch even after the coughing was done. You could definitely tell she was struggling for air. So I took her to the vet, and yes - a heart murmur - grade 2. Which I read is a soft murmur that is readily evident. At first I was skeptical. Thinking he was discounting my itchy dog. He was very sure and gave her a shot of Lasix and prescribed Disal, and an antibiotic called Cephlxin. There was no coughing for the rest of the day and into the next. The Lasix did that. It's obvious he was correct. We are giving her the Disal, which he says is to get the fluid off of her heart. He says this is causing the coughing because she lays there for a long time and the fluid fills up her lungs and heart and she is coughing because she is literally suffocating. The antibiotic is to rid her of any infection that could be causing all of this, or to ward off something attacking the immune system. It's been 3 days so say a prayer. I'll post back what happens.

Posted by kristinakersey@yahoo.com on 2008-04-14 at 20:10:31

Same as above coughing

we got our mutt about 15lbs from the pound about five years ago, she had an occasional cough was vacinated, vet said kennel cough, gave her meds but they didn't do anything,they did blood work said her heart was fine. gave her some allergy medicine, she coughs when she gets excited, she wants to play but ends up coughing. this until recently has been on occasion, the past few weeks she is coughing alot, we took our cat to the vet for the same thing about two weeks ago they gave her some sort of cortizone type shot and her coughing stopped. mocha has a vet apt later this week, money is tight I have run out of disability and have cancer. but the dog comes first she will be seen. we have predisone and allergy medicine. i'm not sure what to do between now and her vet visit. I feel so bad for her. and where do I read the responses to the other peoples questions?

Posted by Shawn Mom of Mocha on 2008-04-28 at 22:52:30

Deeep mucousy cough in a 16 yr. old Maltese

My dog, 16 yr.old maltese, Max, was diganosed in Dec. 2007 with high blood pressure precipitated by a seizure. He was given Norvasc. He had a seizure in Feb. and 3 In April 2008. Throughout these episodes he's developed this horrendous deep cough and sneezes. The vet prescribes Hydrocodone for the coughing. He has had a "lung wash" with nothing showing. His heart is strong. The cough has gotten much worse with the introduction of the Phenobarbitol. Can anyone help with this problem? Maz has been healthy except for his slight allergic cough up until Dec. Thanking in advance

Posted by Ilona on 2008-04-29 at 10:52:47

DOG COUGH FOR 5 YEARS

Our 12 yr American Cocker spaniel has been coughing for 5 yrs; tested and checked for everything; heart, lungs, traechael, kennel, etc etc. Has been on all medicines; tussiones, butorphanol, clavamox, antihistimes, etc etc. Our dear Vet is at her rope's end. Any other ideas or help would be greatly appreicated.

Posted by Lacey Reddy on 2008-05-05 at 12:48:35

COUGH

I HAVE A BOXER THAT HAS BEEN COUGHING FOR ALEAST 3 WEEKS I I HAVE BEEN TO THE VET TWICE TWO DIFFERANT MEDICATIONS I AM NOT SURE WHAT ULSE I NEED TO DO.

Posted by JT on 2008-05-05 at 18:44:57

coughing

My dog is hacking like a grown man. Whats wrong with him?

Posted by basilia on 2008-05-21 at 11:45:10

pup coughing

i have a 5mth old american eskimo that has been coughing since i brought him home. i brought him to the vet and they gave him antibiotic that he took for 2 weeks and the cough is still not gone. it seems to get worse at night and when he gets real hyper. when its hot out it sounds alot worse, can dogs have allergies? or maybe a fur ball since he has so much hair?

Posted by julie on 2008-05-23 at 10:56:25

sneezing

my chihuahua puppy sneezes softly alot and sometimes breathes through his mouth. Hehas been like this for months. Vet checked lungs and they seem o.k. Something is not right, Please advise

Posted by vonnie frane on 2008-06-06 at 00:55:43

border collie/aussie shephard coughing

Our 13 year old male "puppy" has started a dry hack/cough in the last 2 weeks or so. He is old, we know, and maybe not long for this world, he has had arthritis in his back hips for several years and gets around slowly until he spots a squirrel in the yard and he becomes a 2 years old again. He is somewhat overweight, about 60ish lbs., but also no longer eats very much. Some days he eats very little and some other days pretty much. He is quite sedate at this point in his life, just moving from place to place and just dropping when he gets there. Getting up from laying down is obviously quite a chore for him. He has not been in a kennel in years, is current on his rabies and heartworm meds. He is mainly a house dog going out in a large, shaded back yard several times a day. He had surgery a year ago in January for a perinneal hernia and had some teeth extracted and to be nuetered. I have not taken him to the vet as yet - I think I am afraid they will say it has something to do with his heart or lungs and because he is getting old. Anyone else oujt there with a border collie or aussie shepherd? Are these typical symptons as they age? I have heard that the arthritis is typical of the bread )-: I think I may be venting my thoughts more than anything but I would much like to hear some feedback on similar breeds/symptoms.

Posted by debbie on 2008-06-11 at 19:12:50

cough

My 7 yr old pug has a terrible hacking cough and a fever. I cant afford to take her to see a vet. Does anybody have any advice for us? Thank you.

Posted by Michelle on 2008-06-19 at 16:43:58

Response to Lacey Reddy

Lacey - You did not describe the type of cough your cocker has. However, it's possible that he has laryngeal paralysis. This does occur in Amer. Cockers. A really excellent vet should be able to diagnose him without anesthesia, and if the dog does have this affliction, it's usually best to do nothing. The surgical procedure to tack back the tissue often leads to future aspiration and pneumonia, so it's better to leave them alone. My cocker was diagnosed at 12 and I left it alone per the vet's reccomendation. He lived til almost 19!

Posted by Doreen T. on 2008-06-22 at 21:20:18

dry cough

My JRT has a dry cough when she gets excited, for about a month. Had her checked for heart worm, otherwise she seems fine. coughs like she has something she wants to get out.

Posted by sandy mode on 2008-06-30 at 13:36:44

Puppy cough with mucus

Our puppy is about 4 months old and she loves eating grass. We have really been monitoring her from doing this because we didn't want her to get sick. She was on antiobiotics about a month ago and now she has been doing a type of cough/gag thing and sometimes mucus comes up. I am not sure if I should be worried about this or what to do. Please any information is helpful I am a new puppy owner. Thanks!!!

Posted by Tonya Larrabee on 2008-07-03 at 14:36:34

Heart failure

I have a 16 year old Maltese that was dignosed with heart failure about 3 years ago. He is certainly a fighter and has been doing very well on his Captohexal, Purgoxin and Puresis daily, with Millophyline being given when he's very short of breath. However, with winter here, he's develped a chest infection and dispite the antibiotic he is still battling with a very dry cough. Does anyone have any recommendations? Thanks so much.

Posted by Erin on 2008-07-04 at 04:49:58

boxer with hacking cough

last week was a once a year check up for my two boxers. they were given an aersol for kennel cough. This week my 8 year old boxer veloped a hacking, cough that sounds like kennel cough. they have never been in a kennel. this is the first time i ever gave them that vaccination. Has my old boy had an allergic reaction? Now the vet wants me to take him in. My other baby boxer, 3years old is fine. My older dog had suffered from all kinds of allergies as a puppy. What do i do? i just spent like 180 dollars last week and I live on a tight budget.

Posted by dede on 2008-07-09 at 20:45:44

puppy cough leads to death!

We brought our 14wk old min pin home from PetLand 3wks ago with a slight cough and sneeze. Last night we had to rush him to the emergency room only to have hime put on life support, to being put down today. We are having a hard time with this in several ways firt and foremost he is gone!!! Second we still owe over 2,000 dollars plus vet bills. We have no answers we owe all that money & PETLand refuses to help we can not get any help that is reasonable for us. Can anyone help with info please........ Thanks

Posted by Christina on 2008-07-11 at 00:26:15

my dogs heart murmer and cough

My dog has a heart murmer and refuses to take his medicine. when i try he growls(he's not the friendliest dog). and the other day i came home and he went out came back in and about collapsed. i thought he was going to die. he sat as we comforted him but any suggestions i'm scared HELP!!!!

Posted by kristen smith on 2008-07-20 at 17:26:46

13 year old Aussie coughs

I also have an old Aussie ( 13 years). She coughs when she is excited and when she runs. This has been going on for about a year. Some days are better than others. Today was very bad. She stays outside under the deck . She has tested neg. for heartworms. She weighs about 70 pounds ( I know that this doesn't help) I'm also scared to take her back to the vet. I talked with a person who has the sister of my dog. He says that his dog sometimes does this. She eats well and seems happy. Is it old age? Any ideas?

Posted by Carla on 2008-07-21 at 19:55:41

Jack Russell

Recent nose bleed.(3weeksago) Now sneezing. Vet scoped nose. Found mass. Treating w/antibiotics & fungal medication. (no more bleeding & sneezing/very difficult breathing out of mouth tho) Praying results are non cancerous w/bloodwork. Appetite good, same great disposition, no weight loss. Hoping for good diagnosis. Quezzie is 11 years old. Any thoughts

Posted by cindy mccormic on 2008-07-23 at 21:31:40

Lhsa Apso

I have a 11 yr Lhasa and he started coughing and sneezing some 4 moths ago. Vet said she can't find anything. Some days are worse than others. Sometimes it sounds like a sneeze and other times like a dry cough and sometimes like a honking goose. He still wants to eat like a pig and does not seem affected in any other way. Mention a ride in the car or hungary and he gets excited. Does he have a bad cold or allergy? If so, what do I give me - I've read above about honey and Vit C....okay to give to a Llasa who weighs 22 lbs? If so, how much? He's all muscle and not much fat on him at this time. Thanks Joanne Buck St Louis Park, Mn joannebuck@att.net

Posted by Joanne Buck on 2008-07-28 at 13:52:45

dogs that cough

I just read all of your messages and I wish I had a good answer. I have a 12 year old Maltese, Timothy, who has had a hacking cough almost every day for the past 16 months. He has been to 4 different vets and none of them know what the problem is. He's had all kinds of tests, all kinds of medicines (antibiotics, cough, Lasix, cortisones). His heart is good. His lungs are clear. No collapsed trachea. He did have pictures taken inside his throat and the vet found tiny little bubble-like lesions with red streaks which looked angry to me but the vet said he's never seen anything like it and didn't know if it was the cause of the coughing or if the coughing caused it. Then, he shrugged and said whatever it was, he didn't think it was anything fatal. Poor little dog. When he wants to play the coughing stops him. He can't understand it and my little girl dog, Tiffany gets worried for him and runs and hides behind the couch. I've spent hundreds of dollars trying to find the answer and have searched and searched the internet but apparently there is no solution. I've been thinking it might be a tumor but it seems he would have keeled over before now and he still eats and drinks normally and hasn't lost weight (2 vets think he might be a little too overweight and everything is pressed together inside). Benadryl seemed to help for a while but not anymore. I wonder if it has to do with cat fur in the carpet? I know how you all feel. You want to help relieve the suffering but HOW?

Posted by Jan Michele on 2008-07-31 at 05:09:40

Dry cough

I have a 1/2 matlise and 1/2 bichone mix, 16 months old. He just started having coughing episodes when he gets excited and even when he is just laying resting. Shall I try honey? and how do I give that to him? thanks for you help.. Jeter's mom.

Posted by Jeter's mom on 2008-07-31 at 19:43:50

Boxer Coughing

I got my baby 2 days ago at the pound, she is a beautiful girl and cant imagine why anyone would leave her there, she has developed a hacking cough that sounds terrible and she coughs up some white foamy stuff. I have heard that I can give her childrens cough medicine as long as its the childrens dose...does anyone have any other home remedies to help my baby???

Posted by Melissa on 2008-08-11 at 18:44:10

coughing black lab

I have a 5 yr old black lab who recently started coughing. He does it in the morning, when he gets excited, and after he goes up the stairs. He's on heartworm meds and healthy.

Posted by Tammy on 2008-08-24 at 13:22:55

really bad dry hacking dog cough

my little 11 yrold chiuaiuau-dont know the ezact spelling-well she started coughing a year ago when she got excited,now it has been almost non stop for 10 days.she hasbeen to 2 different vets one says its her throat closing and heart,she is now on meds 4 that and the other vet says she could have a cold,she is on meds 4 that,she also has a gum disease we started giving her meds 4 that,i dont want to loose her ,shes my baby.she drinks alot but not much of a appatite,the vet also gave her a shot for inflamation of her throat.she cries its so sad,what do uthink is wrong.she weighs 6 lbs,what can i do.thanx,

Posted by sherry provost on 2008-09-19 at 08:05:15

Coughing

We have an eleven year old male Shih Tzu. He has been coughing for years. A gagging cough that comes on when he gets excited or licks himself. Our vet in Pa has run every test known to man, and has said it is allergies. We give him Benadryl when he starts in. It quiets him down and lets him sleep at night.It is the only thing that helps him. Since we have moved to Fl he seems to cough a little more. There could be a cronic allergy, but who knows. We feel the best thing we can do is leave him alone, keep him clean and keep giving the Benadryl. Good luck to all of you

Posted by Naomi on 2008-09-21 at 14:19:09

dog coughing

i have a male bichon who is 4 and he just started this hacking coughing and then coughs up this white foaming stuff he only does this during the day not at night or in the moringings just during the after noons and then sometimes during the evenings what can i do . he will not eat his breakfast in the moring ,but then when it's dinner time he is hungry. i do offer his food in the am ,but he sniffs his food and turns his nose away why does he turn his nose awy from his am food and then is hungry for the pm food???

Posted by LISA on 2008-09-23 at 21:42:54

dog got in his mouth a persons dried poop

while we were walking the dog came close to a portapotty and found in his mouth dried human feces. I took it out of his mouth. now my dog has chills wont eat or drink and is not his self. I dont know what is going to happen to him.

Posted by sherry on 2008-09-28 at 06:17:27

Heart murmer an cough

My 16 year old toy poodle, who is now blind and deaf has also developed a cough. The vet says he has a heart murmer. He did not say the cough was due to his heart murmer. The cough only happens once or twice a day and sometimes when he is resting. He has put him on antibiotics for ten days. He eats well and wags his tail a lot. Am i to expect the worse? Can he live a few more years like this? or am i being cruel. Charlie

Posted by charlie on 2008-10-02 at 04:40:12

Coughing

I have a 10yr old miniture Aussie and she has started coughing lately. I took her to my vet and she prescribed her Torbutrol and she does not cough will on the medication, however the vet said it was a mind altering drug. I dont want to give it to her if it is mind altering. any suggestions.

Posted by Steve Staggs on 2008-10-09 at 19:57:00

coughing

I lost my min-pin, she was 14. She had had ahacking cough for some time, the vet said it was her collapsing trachea, common in sm. breeds. Come to find out later, diferent vet, it is a sign of heart failure. She was put on lasix, and a heart med, lived a few months, and we had to say good by. do your research people. get 2nd opinions...

Posted by Di on 2008-10-11 at 10:34:51

sneezes

my 35 days old male boxer is sneezing and cant be able to breathe properly...................plz help

Posted by samil on 2008-10-26 at 13:01:52

2 year old newfi coughing

i have a 2 year old newfie that has started coughing 2 days ago. he will cough and then gag, he seems to be eating fine and doing evrything else fine, im not sure what to do or what i can give him.

Posted by terry on 2008-10-30 at 11:51:58

foam from nose and mouth

hello, i have a 6 month old rottwieler the last week she has had foam coming out of her nose and mouth when walking, also her right nostil often seems to be running but not all the time, i took her to vet and he gave her a weeks coarse of antibiotics (Clindacyl 175mg twice daily) after the week is nearly up the foam is still there. could this be a sign of anything or just a bad infection? thx in advance neil

Posted by neil edge on 2008-11-02 at 15:47:57

Smooth Fox Terrier - 6 years old

Lives in our back yard with our little chihuaua - they are best friends, but sometimes get into fun fights. My fox terrier has like a bronchitus type cough - occasionally - mostly when in her kennel at night, and when she first gets up - sometimes when she exerts herself - but it is it not often. She still has a lot of energy and seems to be eating/drinking well. Had tested for heart worms - negative. They did put her on antibiotics. Coughing seemed less. But with the cooler weather she is still coughing. Not sure what to do - I am concerned. I cannot afford to spend a lot at the vet and I love my dog. One thing - I have newspapers on the floor of her kennel - do you think the ink/dye in the paper could be causing irritation?

Posted by Debbie on 2008-11-09 at 09:55:28

Sleeping

I have a 15 yo Schipperke who cannot sleep thru the nite; this has been going on for almost one year. Any suggestions to help her? Thank you, Mary

Posted by Mary on 2008-11-11 at 11:09:43

coughing/sneezing

I have a 10 week old Shih Tzu that seems to be coughing/sneezing. Distemper was ruled out, but she is on her second round of antibiotics (10 days total). Bronchitis was NEVER mentioned, but my friend's mother has a Malti-Poo with it and she said ginger sounds just like her boy. She seemed thoroughly convinced when Ginger "threw up" phlegm. When she "sneezes," it almost sounds like me. A-a-a-choo! Is there a remote possibility she may have bronchitis? I am NOT asking you to diagnose her, I just need guidance for my next round of Q&A with her vet. This never occured to me before. Are there any other questions I need to ask? This is my first small breed dog. I thought i did enough research, but I had no clue! All I want is a healthy happy baby. She's way too adorable and loving to be sick. I hate seeing her playful one minute, and sneezing or coughing another.... Thanks in advance for your help. God bless you!

Posted by Ayesha on 2008-11-28 at 01:06:27

coughing maltese

My little Pookie has a hacking cough, but it is strange because he had a bad cough for a long time, then it stopped for several months. Now it is back with a vengeance. My husband and I rescued Pookie when he was abandoned on a country road about 5 years ago, so we don't know how old he is or where he came from. He has lost nearly all his teeth and the vet said he has a heart murmer but he is such a Tazmanian devil if I try to give him medicine that I have to take him to the vet for shots instead of pills. The shots don't even help that much anymore. I just don't know what to do to help him. Any suggestions? Thanks!

Posted by Kathy on 2009-01-03 at 22:57:27

Coughing

My JRT has a dry cough when she gets excited but is realy bad at night , she has been treated for kennel cough it seems to go away for a few days then comes back and we end up at the vets again otherwise she seems fine. coughs like she has something she wants to get out. There have been three trips to the vet and now i think she must go again. Can you help please.

Posted by Glenn on 2009-02-07 at 19:25:09

Siberian Husky- 4 years old

my husky is sneezing out bloody mucus and breathing very heavily once and a while. his energy level is very low what should i do PLEASE HELP!

Posted by john driscoll on 2009-03-03 at 12:35:18

cough, sinus

my 2 yr old Chichuchu is sneezing ,, and makes a sound like a donkey braying,, it scares him, he get real quite for about 5 min.,, it only lasts for about 30 seconds, and just started after the vet gave medicne for Kennel Cough,, (drops in the nose) please help,, going to vet tomarrow,

Posted by Debbie on 2009-04-02 at 22:46:47

coughing

Dogs can cough, really? Do you think cats can cough too, or anything else with a throat and some lungs for that matter? Good lord...

Posted by Joe on 2009-04-06 at 11:28:51

HELP

where r the answers 2 all these Questions!? Theyre pretty much the same. And i need Answers Now!

Posted by paige on 2009-04-09 at 03:25:00

sudden deep honking cough

My rescued chinese crested has a heart murmer and takes vasotec. Last evening he suddenly developed this deep honking cough that sounds like it's from a walrus. He coughs up quarter sized foam. The sessions have lasted about 5 min at a time. He seems very uncomfortable when it's happening. He'd love some honey so I'll give that a try - but what's concerning - it seemed the last foam is slightly pink tinged, which could mean some blood.

Posted by Bernie on 2009-04-18 at 07:22:00

cough

I need help with my dogs collapsing treachea can anyone give advice on what to do?

Posted by Trina on 2009-05-16 at 17:34:53

coughing after drinking water

Our 3 yr. old mut (poodle mix) has a deep hacking cough only after she drinks water. While drinking water she maneuvers her neck up and down...She is on anitbiotics and it is better but not going away....Any thoughts.

Posted by ej on 2009-05-17 at 20:35:12

little black cuihua 14 years coughing

my little dog inky is 14 in september and he was poisoned by the neighbour ar 5 mons and the vet wqas able to save him; he was bleeding from the bowel and mouth but he has a bed cough when he plays with the little chihuahua he ciughs until he almost throws up theh he goes on playing. he only does this when hes playing or gets tired running round

Posted by gloria on 2009-06-02 at 01:33:19

Dog coughing/gagging, clearing throat

About 3 weeks ago my 10 yr old Lab, Chow mix female began waking up in the AM and began "clearing her throat/gagging/coughing". The she ate and sometimes choked on her dry food. When she barks she ends up doing the same thing-choking...She seems otherwise normal and still runs outside...but tires more easily.

Posted by Nancy on 2009-06-05 at 07:20:00

Dog cough

My 15 year old cocker spaniel has a hacking cough. Vet suggested enalapril and pholcodine assuming that it is caused by heart insufficience. It is not posssible to apply any diagnostig methods because he can not be still and he is tio old fon an anesthesia. The prescribed medecine did not help him at all. At night he does not hjave this problem. He eats well and has no other problems, except extrenly dundruff al over the skin. Please anybody help with some advice. Thanking in advance

Posted by Jovanka on 2009-06-18 at 00:58:28

Longhaired Daschaund Coughing up white stuff

My 13 year old daschaund is coughing up white sometimes clear subtance and she won't spit it out she just swallows it. I need to know what that is.

Posted by Vanessa Edmond on 2009-06-18 at 22:15:04

cough

my che-che-wa-wa 5 lb has a deep gaging caugh with white foam and a tad yellow but all is thick. it just came on a week ago. she looka so sad. she coughs at no certian time. i guess we go to vet and he will guess around and get paid. i love her like a child. what to do .

Posted by janie on 2009-06-21 at 11:03:04

Coughing Dog in Mozambique- HELP!

Our 5 month old Cocker Spaniel always 'hacked/wheezed' a bit when he was excited or would bark a lot but it would quickly pass and we were never concerned about the issue. This past weekend, he coughed all night both nights and into the day, throughout. It is not as bad during the day, nor as constant, but once night falls, he coughs non stop- sounds like he has something stuck in his throat and is trying to cough it up? He doesn't seem to cough anything up like a fluid or foam- just this wheezing cough- almost sounds like whooping cough- we also have a little Jack Russel/Chihuahua mix, but she has no symptoms of anything being wrong with her, so, I am doubting anything contagious as they spend all day and night together. In any case, we are in Mozambique and no after hours vet- I do not have much faith in the vets here either but we are trying to get him to one later today, if at all possible. PLEASE help, my baby boy is so sick and not sure if we can get the right assistance here.

Posted by Nicole on 2009-06-22 at 03:07:49