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My dog is coughing. What are the possible causes and what should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | 1 year old | 10 lbs

My dog has symptoms as cough, so how can I treat her and which medicine that I need to give her?

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Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on May 22nd, 2017

Coughing in dogs is mostly caused by an upper respiratory infection but there are other causes such as heart disease, heartworm disease, primary lung disease and allergic bronchitis. So he treatment depends on the underlying cause. And so nce there are no medicaitons that would be recommended to give your pet over the counter, it's best to have Money seen and evaluated by your local vet or see if the underlying cause can be found so that he appropriate treatment (medicaiton) is prescribed for her. Best case scenario is that she has a mild URI that responds to a short course of prescription antibiotics. Best wishes.

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    Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

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    A cough has multiple causes. Infection, allergies, heart disease, foreign body are just a few. Legally, we are prohibited from recommending any medications in the absence of a physical exam and a patient-veterinarian-client-relationship. Have Money examined by your vet to diagnose the cause. Afterwards, the appropriate treatment or medication can be administered.

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