The likely reasons for cough in a doggy is very wide from fairly simple non deadly disease such as enlarged tonsils or kennel cough, to serious diseases like pneumonia, cardiovascular failure and also cancer. You need to really take your dog to the vets particularly if he is ill with the cough as prompt treatment may be life saving.

The vet will start by taking a history for example how long has the cough already been going on for, is it coughing anything out, do you find it short of breath, is it sneezing or have a running nose and is it ill, tired, listless or losing weight. He may ask whether this is a periodic problem, what vaccinations it has received, and if it has recently been in boarding kennels and so on. He will likely then go on to examine them usually looking in the mouth, and having a listen to the heart and lungs and checking out its temperature. This will let the vet to identify the problem and suggest an appropriate plan of action. Listed below are a few of the common conditions.

Kennel cough most commonly presents with sneezing and also dry cough. The animal is usually well in its self and there is usually a history of direct exposure to a poorly pet 3-7 days just before the problem starts, commonly at boarding kennels or anywhere where dogs are in close contact. It can either be treated with anti-biotics or just cough medicine as the issue is self limiting.

Pneumonia is a possibly life threatening problem. It typically presents with a short history of shortness of breath, productive cough and fever. The vet may be able to hear coarse breath sounds. Therapy is with anti-biotics and ought to be started immediately.

If you do not be able to afford to visit the vets first check if your vets practice has any schemes for those on low wages or if not then take your pet dog to an animal charity like the RSPCA. Please do not leave your dog suffering.

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