Why are my dogs coughing, congested, and acting like they're choking?

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Both of my dogs my 10yr old jack russel terrier & my 9 month old sharpei/american pitbull terrier mix both have developed a cough that sounds like they have something stuck acting like they want to throw up but cant throw it up, & sound congested & act like they are choking on something at times. This has been going on for 3 days now. Do you have any ideas of what might be going on with both of them? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | unspayed | 8 months and 28 days old | 60 lbs

Karly Macon, DVM, MS, CVA Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist · Accepted Answer

Kennel cough, or Bordetella, is a common upper respiratory pathogen that is very contagious between dogs, and usually dogs have a loud goose-honk cough, sometimes ending in coughing up a bit of phlegm. This could be going on with your dogs. Don't worry, it isn't life-threatening, but I usually put these dogs on an antitussive to help alleviate the cough and sometimes an antibiotic. If you don't take them to a vet, the cough should go away in a week or two, but make sure you don't let them socialize with other dogs as they will spread it around.

Why are my dogs coughing, congested, and acting like they're choking?

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