New rescue dog hacking and throwing up yellow stuff. What's wrong?

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we just recently got a pit bull from some ppl who said he was a rescued dog. hes had his shots i believe and up to date, then this morning and still now hes been hacking like a cat with a hairball and then throws up. if its not his food then its this real yellow stuff. any clue what may be wrong. we also switched out his food. but hes been eating that for a week now atleast? Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Male | unneutered | 5 years old | 70 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Congrats on your new dog, but I'm sorry Shino is sick! It could be that he may have kennel cough causing his symptoms. He may be up to date on his vaccines but he may not be vaccinated for kennel cough. I would have Shino seen by a vet first thing in the morning for this. While kennel cough is self limiting, his symptoms may be helped with medication. I can give you some stuff for at home that can do for him in conduction with medication from the vet. Any dog with kennel cough should be isolated for at least two weeks, possibly longer depending on the severity of the infection. Keep your dog in a well-humidified area, and use a harness instead of a collar to minimize coughing. Rest your dog for at least seven days to minimize irritation of the airways caused by excessive coughing. You can bring your dog into the bathroom with you while you have a shower, as the steam may help with the respiratory irritation. I hope this helps, have Shino seen by a vet tomorrow!

New rescue dog hacking and throwing up yellow stuff. What's wrong?

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