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Why is my dog coughing, breathing hard, and choking up foam?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Pit Bull Terrier | Female | 4 years and 10 months old | 50 lbs

My dog is a pit bull and she's breathing hard and she keep coughing and choking up foam

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Answered By Dr Stafford, BVetMed, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on November 13th, 2017

It sounds like Roxie has developed kennel cough which is like doggy flu. The cough is typical and the foam is produced due to airway irritation. I would make an appointment as she will benefit from an antinflammatory and may need an antibiotic. You could give her a little warm honey in water to help her in the mean time.

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