It’s no secret that dogs are curious, but sometimes this trait can land them in a spot of trouble, particularly if they try to eat something that they shouldn’t. Fortunately, you can avoid most forms of canine influenza by keeping your dog’s vaccinations up to date. This respiratory infection will typically last between two weeks and a month and it’s likely your vet will give your dog medicine and recommend quarantining your pet from other dogs as the disease is very contagious. Canine influenzaĬanine influenza is the equivalent of the flu in humans and is a very common cause of coughing in dogs. If you’re going away with your dog to a country where heartworm may be a problem, it may be possible to get an injection or medication to prevent this, so speak to your vet for more information. If you’ve been abroad with your pet and they now have a mild and persistent cough paired with lethargy, weight loss and a lack of appetite, the problem could be heartworm. However, this disease may be a concern if you’re planning on going on holiday with your pet. Heartworm is spread by mosquito bites, but luckily, heartworms aren’t found in the UK. Treatment for this condition can include weight loss, cough suppressants, steroids, bronchodilators and antibiotics. If the trachea has completely collapsed, your dog may sound almost asthmatic. If your dog keeps coughing, it sounds similar to a goose-like honking, and it gets worse if your dog pulls on the leash, the coughing may be caused by a collapsing trachea. This makes it very difficult for air to pass through the nose and into the animal’s lungs. This condition is most common in smaller or obese dogs and results from collapse of the rings of cartilage that make up the windpipe. If you suspect your dog has pneumonia, get them to the vet as soon as possible for treatment. Coughing in dogs caused by pneumonia will sound wet and soft and there may be other symptoms present such as a high fever, lack of appetite and lethargy. This is an infection that results in inflammation of the lungs which can be caused by bacteria, viral infection, regurgitation, metabolic disorders or swallowing difficulties. One of the reasons why your dog keeps coughing may be pneumonia. However, it’s still a good idea to take your dog to the vet as your pet may need antibiotics or cough suppressants.
If your dog has kennel cough, it sounds like a hacking, dry and raspy cough which will usually go away on its own within a week or two. However, many dog carers now require canines to be vaccinated against kennel cough before entering their care. Dogs that spend time in groups such as at day-care, training classes or that tend to walk in areas with high populations of dogs are more at risk of catching this disease.
Kennel cough is a highly contagious illness that causes inflammation and infection of the windpipe and main lower airways.
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