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My dog is coughing, dry heaving, and won't eat. Should I worry?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Beagle | Male | 80 lbs

My beagle is coughing then he gave and make himself dry reach and he won't eat

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Answered By Claudia Fioravanti

Veterinarian

Published on December 2nd, 2016

Hi, is Dudley up to date with his vaccinations ? One of the causes of intense coughing is kennel cough and it would also cause retching too. It is difficult to diagnose without a full clinical history and examination. You can try to offer small amounts of food little and often such as warmed up dog meat for example .It would be advisable to have him checked over to see if Dudley is also running a temperature or if the cough is originating from the chest rather than the upper airways.

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