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Why is my puppy dry heaving and coughing up phlegm when eating?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | unneutered | 40 lbs

So i have lil over 14 weeks old yellow lab past few days hes been dry heving and coughup flem wgen ge eats its sane way

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Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on November 10th, 2016

Poor Jax. He likely had Kennel cough (upper respiratory infection). His cough is productive and poses risk for traveling lower in the airway causing further complications, so it is imperative you get Jax seen by your vet and placed on a short course of antibiotics to clear things up right away. This is the only effective treatment for Kennel Cough in dogs.

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