Dog / Labrador Retrievers - Answered 1436 days ago
My dog has always had symptoms of coughing up phlegm every now and then, but from last night it's gotten worse. It's more frequent, sounds like coughing, and he looks like he's struggling to get it out. Every time we go to the vet we've been asking about the phlegm, but they wouldn't really look into it. We also told them about a runny nose, and they gave us medicine for allergy. Considering the time of year I guess it might be hay fever or a cold, but I'm a little concerned because of his age. Everything else about the dog seems normal. Do dogs generally cough when they catch a cold?
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Liam Smith
Canada
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Charlie
Labrador Retrievers, 4 years old castrated male
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Dogs can cough when they have cold, but If your dog has a simple, common cold it will usually go away within a few days on its own. To speed up their recovery and to reduce their suffering, here are a couple of tips: Keep them hydrated Give them plenty of water and make sure they’re drinking it. Make sure that they rest Give them some time off from their usual activity schedule. Avoid long walks, heavy play or anything too stimulating. Instead, make sure your dog has a warm, insulated and comfortable place to get some quality shut eye. Give them vitamins Many pet-owners swear by herbal remedies like Mullein Leaves, Eucalyptus, Elderberry and Vitamin C. It may be worth checking with a holistic vet to make sure the ingredients and quantities are safe for your dog. But if the cough still persists,it's definitely not resulting from cold, it could be a case of kennel cough, or canine infectious tracheobronchitis. So you should see your vet.
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