My dog is coughing and spitting up white fluid. What's wrong?

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Hank has been coughing for about 16 hours on and off as of Oct 22, 2017 at 0750. He coughs as though something is in his throat and has managed to get some white fluid out. Hank has a coughing spurt for about ten minutes every hour. His breathing seems normal. His energy levels and behavior are also normal. He has been eating and drinking at his normal pace. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | neutered | 1 year and 11 months old | 75 lbs

David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

Cough can be caused by an infection, heart problem or lung condition, it is important to first know the cause before treating it as treatment is different from condition to another. The most common disease causing cough is a viral infection called Kennel cough, this disease usually resolves without treatment within a couple weeks but if the cough is too severe it is recommended to go to the vet in order to get cough medicine and antibiotics.

My dog is coughing and spitting up white fluid. What's wrong?

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