My 10-week puppy has stuffy nose, cough, and gagging. What's wrong?

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My 10 week old dog has a stuffy nose and does a little cough and a like a choking kind of thing like gaging a little when he coughs but he's eating and drinking fine do you know whats wrong? Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Male | unneutered | 2 months and 18 days old | 3 lbs

Dr. Leigh, DVM · Accepted Answer

He could have a respiratory infection, like kennel cough. If it continues, worsens, or he becomes lethargic then he should be examined a treated by a vet. He might need an antibiotic and an anti-cough medication to help.

My 10-week puppy has stuffy nose, cough, and gagging. What's wrong?

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