Older dog is coughing after new puppy. Is it kennel cough or a cold?

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Hello! We just got a puppy last week and noticed today that our older dog seems to be attempting to clear her throat. She has been doing this since she woke up. I too feel a little under the weather as if I am getting a cold. Could my older dog have a cold or is it kennel cough? The only way that she was exposed to anything from a kennel would have been from our puppy, because he came from the local humane society. Please advise. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 3 years and 3 months old | 15 lbs

Rodrigo Roca, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello, sorry to hear about your dog. There is definitely a possibility that your puppy may have introduces something such as kennel cough to your other dog. Most often with kennel cough you will hear a dry cough, hacking cough. Kennel cough most often resolves on its own, but if his signs persist, visit your veterinarian for further assessment. You may also want to ensure your puppy is fully vaccinated and monitor for him developing a cough as well. Hope this helps.

Older dog is coughing after new puppy. Is it kennel cough or a cold?

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