Why is my 12-year-old dog dry coughing and gagging without spitting?

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my 12 year old dog dry cough dry coughs dry coughs and then sounds like she is bringing up something but she doesn't spit anything out. Pet's info: Dog | Australian Shepherd | Female | spayed | 45 lbs

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Poor Maggie! There are quite a few things that could cause this type of cough in a 12-year-old dog. The most common possibilities would include chronic bronchitis, a respiratory infection, heart disease, and even cancer. An exam and chest x-rays would be needed to determine the cause, so I would recommend taking Maggie to the vet when you are able to. He/she can prescribe appropriate medication to treat the cough depending on the underlying problem.

Why is my 12-year-old dog dry coughing and gagging without spitting?

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