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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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Answered By Emily Luisana DVM

Veterinarian

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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