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My 13-year-old dog has a deep, non-stop cough. What's wrong?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | neutered | 13 years and 2 months old | 60 lbs

Help please my dog is 13 yrs old and has a deep cough and it wont stop

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Answered By Jenny, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on July 16th, 2017

At that age it can be a sign of heart disease or lung disease. An allergy or respiratory infection can also cause a cough. Your vet will have to do xrays and an exam to identify what the cause is to get Bandit and you a little relief from the coughing.

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