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My 8-week puppy coughs up phlegm after eating. Is this normal?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 1 month and 26 days old | 3 lbs

My 8 week puppy brings up a lot of phlegm when he eats or drink, otherwise he is playfull. What can i give him to clear it up

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Answered By Jacqueline Nobles, DVM, DACVECC

Veterinarian, Board-Certified Emergency/Critical Care Specialist

Published on February 9th, 2017

That is not normal. Unfortunately, we do not have over the counter meds to clear up this symptom. You need to have him evaluated by your veterinarian. The big concern here would be laryngeal dysfunction or megaesophagus.

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