Infections involving the distemper virus, Mycoplasma species, or canine influenza are more prone to progressing to pneumonia, but pneumonia can readily result in any dog or puppy that is sufficiently young, stressed, or debilitated.
A dry non-productive cough that occurs with uncomplicated kennel cough, literally sounds like your dog is trying to clear his or her throat. Sometimes they cough so intensely that they cough up a bit of froth from the stomach, leading some owners to think the dog is vomiting. These secretions become aerosolized and float in the air where they can be inhaled by a healthy dog. Obviously, crowded housing and suboptimal ventilation play important roles in the likelihood of transmission but organisms may also be transmitted on toys, food bowls or other objects.
The list below increases the risk of a dog catching a respiratory infection such as kennel cough:. Because it is common for Bordetella to be accompanied by at least one other infectious agent such as one of the viruses listed below , kennel cough is actually a complex of infections rather than infection by one agent.
Classically, dogs get infected when they are kept in a crowded situation with poor air circulation and lots of warm air i. In reality, most causes of coughing that begin acutely in dogs are due to infectious causes and usually represent some form of kennel cough.
The incubation period is 2 to 14 days. Dogs are typically sick for days. Infected dogs shed Bordetella organism for 2 to 3 months following infection. Usually the history of exposure to other dogs ranging from dog parks, daycare, boarding, grooming etc. This, the symptoms and the proper time frame, is adequate to make the diagnosis. If symptoms are more severe, radiographs or x-rays should be done to rule out pneumonia.
They can develop these if they live in an environment where there is passive smoking or in a highly polluted area.
However, it is most common that cancer in the lungs is a secondary tumor caused by cancer somewhere else in the body.
This will sound like a persistent wet cough and may be accompanied by other symptoms such as lameness or limping. This is because this kind of cancer also causes bone inflammation. In his later years Stetson was diagnosed with cancer.
Again it sounded like kennel cough, but after a visit to our veterinarian and a battery of tests they discovered he had cancer. If your dog is both coughing and gagging, laryngeal paralysis is a likely cause. This illness is also especially common in labrador retrievers as they get older. You can read about other common labrador health conditions here. It occurs when the dog loses control of the muscles and nerves that manage their laryngeal function.
They can still breathe, but not as much air is passing through their larynx and into their lungs as normal.
They might cough or gag to try and let more air through. Symptoms most often appear when they are eating, excited, or exercising. The symptoms tend to gradually worsen over time.
An asthmatic or allergic cough can affect dogs of any age. It is a response to irritants in the air your dog is sensitive to. This includes smoke, pollen, and dust. When this is the problem, it is usually accompanied by other symptoms, such as running eyes.
If the condition comes on suddenly, it is often a result of a change in the environment. A common culprit is a new household cleaner, so consider any changes you have made to your home and garden.
Some dog breeds, such as Daschunds, poodles, and any dogs crossed with a poodle such as a l abradoodle or goldendoodle , are prone to a collapsed trachea, which can cause an unpleasant cough. As a result, when the animal gets excited, their airways may collapse, provoking a coughing and gagging spell, as they struggle to unlock their airways.
While there are medications that can help, there is no cure for this condition. The best treatment is keeping your dog calm and having strategies to calm them down quickly when this does occur.
If your dog starts coughing and gagging frequently, and you think they have put on weight, make sure you can comfortably fit two fingers under their collar. It is not uncommon for dogs to gain weight as they get older because their metabolism slows down and they tend to have less energy. So, it might just be a matter of loosening their collar. The official name for the condition is tracheal chondromalacia. Dogs with tracheal collapse have a dry, hacking and spasmodic cough.
They cough repeatedly and have a hard time calming down. Their coughing will worsen if they pull while they're on a leash. If your dog's trachea has collapsed completely, their cough can sound asthmatic.
The cough is also worse in obese dogs, dogs who are hot or excited and dogs exposed to irritants or allergens in the air. Treatment for tracheal collapse includes weight loss as well as medicines including cough suppressants, bronchodilators, steroids and antibiotics.
In severe cases, your dog's vet may recommend surgery. Depending on where you live, heartworm disease may be a more or less likely cause of coughing in dogs.
While heartworms are more prevalent in warmer areas, such as Florida and California, the risk of heartworm disease exists anywhere there are mosquitoes transmitting the disease.
Dogs with heartworm disease may have a cough or they may exhibit no signs at all — it depends on the dog's size, how many worms they're harboring and the dog's overall health. If your dog does show signs of the disease, they may have a mild, persistent cough; low energy; weight loss and reduced appetite. A severe heartworm infestation could result in signs of heart failure, including a swollen abdomen from fluid buildup.
Dogs, like humans, are subject to contracting the flu, known in dogs as canine influenza. The cough exists as the result of the respiratory infection that can last anywhere from ten to thirty days.
Your dog will likely be prescribed medicine as a course of treatment. If you have other pets in the home, it is best to quarantine your sick dog to their own area of the home, as canine influenza is contagious between animals — but lucky for you, it cannot be transmitted to or from humans.
The best thing you can do for a coughing dog is to bring them to the vet. Many causes of coughing in dogs are completely treatable, but they need to be properly diagnosed in order to be treated.
When you bring your pup in to see their vet, be sure to describe their cough in detail and to tell the vet about any other signs your dog has had such as coughing blood, mucus, white foam, etc. With the right care from your veterinarian, your dog will be back to howling and barking in no time. Wooten divides her professional time between small animal practice in Greeley, Colorado, public speaking on associate issues, leadership, and client communication, and writing.
Select Your Region. Have you recently started using a new household cleaner? Has someone been smoking in the house? Is there mold in the house? The fact is, environmental irritants and allergens can cause a dog to react physically, which may be in the form of an asthma attack. One symptom of asthma in dogs is coughing. Other symptoms include wheezing, panting, and over time, appetite loss. Just like people, dogs with respiratory problems cough.
Of course dogs of all ages can develop the following problems, but oldies can be more susceptible especially if their immune systems are weakened. Bronchitis is the inflammation of the mucous membrane of the bronchi. It can be caused by bacterial or viral infections, airborne irritants and allergens, and even some parasites e.
Canine influenza is an viral infection that is highly contagious. One symptom of dog flu is coughing. Other symptoms may include sneezing, fever, runny nose, appetite loss, and lethargy. The good news is, if your oldie usually stays home and has not been in close proximity with a large number of other dogs, chances of him getting the flu is rather low. Pneumonia is the inflammation of the lungs, and can be the result of a bacterial infection, a viral infection, or a fungal infection.
Parasites such as lung worms and heart worms can also cause pneumonia. The hallmark symptom of pneumonia is coughing but of course not all cases of dog coughing is caused by pneumonia.
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