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My dog is coughing, lethargic, and not eating. Is it kennel cough?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | neutered | 6 months and 22 days old | 60 lbs

My 7 month old GSD was having a dry cough yesterday but acting fine. Today he is lethargic. Not eating and had a bubbling sound in his throat

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Answered By Dr. Dayna, DVM, CVA

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

Published on December 17th, 2017

It sounds like Diesel possibly may have infectious tracheobronchitis, or kennel cough. I would recommend that he be evaluated by a veterinarian soon. In the meantime I would take him in the bathroom and run the shower for 10 minutes to get him nice and humidified. Make sure he is consuming enough fluids as well. Best of luck and I hope he improves soon. Thank you for using Pet Coach.

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