My dog keeps coughing and hacking but acts normal. Should I worry?

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My dog keeps making a coughing/hacking sort of noise. It isn’t constant, but for the last three days he has done it every once and awhile. He’s acting normal otherwise, still running around and eating and drinking. What should I do? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | neutered | 1 year and 1 month old | 80 lbs

Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

This sign could be compatible with an upper respiratory tract inflammation/infection or eventually to a chronic tracheitis (inflammatory, allergic, infective/kennel cough). A clinical examination at your local veterinarian is essential to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. Antibiotics may be needed. Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

My dog keeps coughing and hacking but acts normal. Should I worry?

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