The likely reasons for cough in a doggy is very broad from fairly simple non life threatening disease like enlarged tonsils or kennel cough, to severe diseases such as pneumonia, cardiovascular failure and also cancer. You need to really take your pet dog to the vets particularly if he is unwell with the cough as quick treatment can be life saving.
The vet will start by taking a history like how long has the cough already been going on for, is it coughing anything out, do you find it short of breath, has it been sneezing or have a running nose and is it unwell, exhausted, listless or losing weight. He may inquire whether this is a seasonal problem, what vaccinations it has received, and if it has been in boarding kennels and so on. He will then go on to check them normally looking in the mouth, and having a listen to the heart and lungs and examining its temperature. This will let the vet to identify the problem and advise an appropriate plan of action. The following are some of the common issues.
Kennel cough most commonly presents with sneezing as well as dry cough. The animal is usually well in its self and there is usually a history of direct exposure to a sick pet 3-7 days just before the illness starts, commonly at boarding kennels or anywhere where dogs have been in close contact. It can either be dealt with with antibiotics or just cough medicine as the issue is self limiting.
Pneumonia is a possibly life-threatening problem. It usually presents with a short history of difficulty breathing, productive cough as well as fever. The vet may be able to hear coarse breath sounds. Treatment methods are with anti-biotics and ought to be started immediately.
Should you not be able to afford to go to the vets first check if your vets practice has any schemes for people on low wages or if not then take your dog to an animal charity like the RSPCA. Please do not leave your dog in pain.
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