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My puppy is gagging, coughing, and can't walk. What's wrong?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Pit Bull Terrier | Female | unspayed | 1 month and 26 days old | 6 lbs

I have a pit bull and she is only 8 weeks, but i have only had her for 3 weeks. Tonight when she was asleep, she made like a weird gagging/coughing noise bout 5 times so I picked her up and brought her to puppy pad in case she needed restroom, and she could not walk. I am getting her shots tomorrow but can u tell me whats wrong??

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on October 21st, 2017

It depends if it was gagging or coughing, if it was coughing it's probably kennel cough (upper respiratory infection), if it was gagging it's more likely to be a gastrointestinal issue. the vet will check her tomorrow and will let you know.

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