Why is my puppy coughing like a furball after kennel cough vaccine?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Bernese Mountain Dog | Female | unspayed | 3 months and 26 days old | 40 lbs
My puppy Stella is almost four months old. She is a Bernese Mountain Dog. I recently took her to get her 2nd round of vaccines and kennel cough vaccine. lately she has been coughing and gagging, making a sound like a cat with a fur ball. It happens mostly at night but sometimes during the day.
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Published on August 30th, 2017
She is so cute! I am sorry to hear she has been coughing. That kind of cough you are describing makes me suspicious of kennel cough (even with the vaccine), although it is not the only cause. If she seems to have good energy and is otherwise normal you can give it some time to see if it resolves on its own, but if she seems to feel poorly or it is bothering her it would be safer to call your vet and discuss an appointment. I hope this helps!
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Published on May 2nd, 2018
The sneezing and coughing is unlikely caused by the vaccination. However it is quite possible that your dog picked up kennel cough somewhere since. Kennel cough is self limiting and should go away by itself within about 4 weeks. If the cough becomes severe or if Moonshine develops a yellow or green discharge from her nose you should take her to her vet for an exam and some prescription medication.
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Published on November 8th, 2016
It is normal for a puppy to see mild signs of the kennel cough disease after receiving the vaccine, and I would monitor Ruby for now. Generally, these symptoms are self limiting, and should disappear in a few days. If she does develop a thick yellow/green discharge from her nose, or she hasn't improved in 72 hours, I would take her into the vet.
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