My chihuahua has kennel cough and congestion. What should I do next?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Male | neutered | 10 years and 7 months old | 7 lbs
My 7lb chihuahua has a bad cough (kennel cough)what can i give him that will take his congestion away. I have been giving him Robinson for cough, but it's gotten worse. Please help.
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Published on September 29th, 2017
Hi there. I'm sorry Max isn't feeling well. Dogs can cough for many reasons. Of course, kennel cough is a common reason, but in an older small breed dog such as Max I also worry about heart disease. I would really encourage you to take him to a veterinarian. If they agree that it is kennel cough they can write you a prescription for something more potent than robitussin. Sometimes kennel cough can lead to a secondary infection such as bronchitis or pneumonia. If this is the case they will also likely want him on antibiotics. Good luck to Max! Thank you for using Pet Coach.
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Published on April 10th, 2017
Max may have an upper respiratory infection such as kennel cough. I suggest you take him back to the vet for a recheck. The vet may want to prescribe an antibiotic and cough medicine. Kennel cough is usually caused by a variety of bacteria and viruses and usually self limiting. The body's immune system will fight it and it may take 4 weeks to go away. However, only a hands-on exam can lead to the diagnosis, so please take Max to your vet.
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