Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Rottweiler | Male | unneutered | 2 months and 14 days old | 10 lbs
My 11 week old Rottweiler puppy is always hacking and what sounds like he's dry heaving... I can give him water but he will still do it... what is wrong :(
1 Answer
Published on February 6th, 2017
It is possible that Odin has kennel cough, which would cause him to hack and dry heave. This is a highly contagious respiratory infection. It is self limiting, but it can take up to three to four weeks for symptoms to resolve. I would have Odin seen by a vet today if possible. Even though it is self limiting, the vet may prescribe medications that can help with his symptoms.
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