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Is my puppy's kennel cough serious? Coughing, vomiting, shaking.

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Saluki | Male | unneutered | 5 months and 11 days old

Hi my 6 month old pup I think has kennel cough he's coughing has been dick once this morning, doesn't want to eat and he's shaking like he's cold

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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on May 12th, 2017

Although kennel cough is most of the times a moderate and self limiting disease, the signs you are describing could be compatible with a more severe infection and antibiotics may be needed to speed up recovery time. I would stringy recommend a check up and appropriate treatment.

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