Why is my puppy still sick with cough, mucus, and breathing problems?

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My puppy has been sick for a while and every doctor prescribes her medicine that doesn't work, she has mucus from her nose and sometimes vomits mucus too. She can barely breathe and has a cough. This usually comes and goes. Please let me know what to do or what she has. Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Female | unspayed | 8 months and 9 days old | 30 lbs

Rebecca, DVM · Accepted Answer

I'm sorry Hennessey is so sick. There are many potential pathogens or problems that could cause chronic discharge and cough. Be sure that you have been giving medications or treatments as directed, and do not stop any antibiotic therapy early as this could cause resistance. But If she is not responsive to current therapies, further diagnostic testing may be necessary. In some cases radiographs of the head and chest may be helpful, or sending out bloodwork or tissue swabs to a lab to try to determine what pathogen's may be causing her illness. In some cases if her primary veterinarian is unable to dart term and the cause of her illness, it may be worth discussing referral to a specialty clinic or veterinary school for an internal medicine consult. Good luck, I hope you get some answers soon. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach

Why is my puppy still sick with cough, mucus, and breathing problems?

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