My 15 lb dog is hacking a lot. What's wrong and how can I help?

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My dog hacks a lot she's about 15 lbs. What can I do to help her? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 4 years and 3 months old | 15 lbs

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Poor Princess! There are quite a few things that can cause hacking or coughing in dogs, so it's important to get a diagnosis first in order to know how to treat the problem. She could have a respiratory infection, bronchitis, allergies, collapsing trachea, or heart disease to name a few common possibilities. I would recommend taking her to the vet for an exam when you are able to - he/she can listen to her heart and lungs and may also suggest some additional testing if needed to determine what's wrong and get her started on appropriate treatment.

My 15 lb dog is hacking a lot. What's wrong and how can I help?

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