My dog's cough returned, has a neck lump. Is it from our new puppy?

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Dog had been coughing a wee bit so took to vet. She said she thought it was kennel cough or a cold and gave her antibiotics. She improved but after taking all antibiotics, cough returned , but not as bad. Now has has noticeable lump on neck. She is a two year old springerdor. We have recently got a collie puppy. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 2 years old | 40 lbs

Dr. Dayna, DVM, CVA · Accepted Answer

It sounds like Poppy didn't completely resolve with the medications. I have several questions I would like to ask that may help me be more helpful to you. A consultation may be more beneficial in this situation. However, kennel cough can develop into more concerning problems such as bronchitis or pneumonia similar to how colds can lead to pneumonia in people. There are certainly other causes of cough as well, such as heart worm disease or parasites. The addition of another puppy also increases my suspicion of infectious or parasite causes. An x-ray of her lungs, fecal exam looking for parasites, or possibly longer term antibiotic therapy may be needed. The lump on the neck may or may not be related but should be evaluated. Please consider either a consultation or call your veterinarian to discuss the Poppy's recent changes.

My dog's cough returned, has a neck lump. Is it from our new puppy?

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