My dog is hacking with bad breath. Is it kennel cough or serious?

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2yr old Cockapoo bitch, occasionally hacking like she needs to cough something up. Moderately bad breath, can't see or feel any foreign object. No apparent breathing difficulty or noise with respiratory effort Suspect kennel cough. Any warning signs / symptoms that would suggest something else to watch out for please? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | spayed | 1 year and 10 months old | 22 lbs

Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA · Accepted Answer

You're correct, these symptoms in a young dog are commonly caused by a bacteria or virus that contributes to the Kennel Cough complex. I would watch out for worsening of a cough, panting even in a cool environment, decrease in appetite, or trouble breathing. Occasionally, the harshness of the cough can cause enough irritation to the trachea that a secondary bacterial infection can get started. If the cough is getting worse, I recommend that Eva see a vet. After examination, the vet can decide if antibiotics or anti-inflammatories are needed for recovery.

My dog is hacking with bad breath. Is it kennel cough or serious?

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