My dog is coughing. Allergies or kennel cough? What should I do?

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I keep my room temperature about 60 degrees at night and turned off during the day... I've noticed Jackie coughing would it be allergies or kennel cough we live in Arkansas and it's been humid and warm if it doesn't clear up soon would it be advisable to give Robitussin DM that's what the vet told us to use for kennel cough but I'm not sure if it or benedryl would be better for allergies.... So what should I do or give her? Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Female | spayed | 1 year and 9 months old | 8 lbs

David Darvishian · Accepted Answer

Hi and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Sorry to hear about Jackie. Many states right now are experiencing outbreaks of respiratory problems in dogs. All of us in the profession are always worried about canine flu outbreaks. I would advise that if the condition worsens or doesn't resolve, have your veterinarian evaluate Jackie. There are many causes of coughing and having a thorough history would help narrow that down. Of course kennel cough, allergies, things in the air that are irritants, etc are all possible including many others. Again, with everything going on now across the United States, I would advise a trip to your vet's office with her. They can evaluate her and then advise some treatment or diagnostic testing to screen for a cause. They may advise fecal tests, blood tests, x-rays, or other tests to determine a cause. Better to be safe in this case. Good luck with Jackie.

My dog is coughing. Allergies or kennel cough? What should I do?

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