My dog has a runny nose and cough his appetite has decreased and he's very distant I used to be able to cuddle up with him but he growls at me which isn't normal I'm not sure what to do I'm scared he might have the dog flu I can't afford to pay for the vaccine what can I do? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 30 lbs

My dog has cough, runny nose, acting strange. Is it dog flu?

My dog sounds like he’s a got a runny nose and is congested. Can dogs get the flu? Anything I can do to help him? Does he need to be seen?

So the dog flu comes in two varieties. The first strain is not usually serious and can cause some nasal congestion, coughing and sneezing. Many dogs clear it on their own within a week or two. The second strain of flu (the one in the news lately) is more serious. However, dogs with this strain are usually much sicker (lethargy, fever, not wantin to eat, severe cough). The other options are kennel cough (a “doggy cold”) or allergies. Make sure Baxley is eating well and continues to have a good attitude. If he shows any of the signs I mentioned earlier, take him into the vet. In the mean time, you can run a humidifier near where he sleeps or put him in the bathroom with you while you run a hot shower. The steam can be very helpful in loosening the mucous. Hope this helps and best of luck!

Updated on September 24th, 2025

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Does My Dog Have a Cold? Please suggest me how to recover my dog? If your dog is coughing, has a runny nose, or is slightly off-colour, you may be inclined to think they have a cold However, the human cold is not contagious to dogs. So the short ans

Your dog could be suffering from an upper respiratory infection. So if your dog is coughing, has a nasal discharge, has problems breathing, you should take him to a vet for an exam and prescription medication.

Updated on September 24th, 2025

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Cough started today sounds like,a horn. Tries to spit up but doesn't. He is a puggle. What is it an what do I do till Monday?

Cough can be caused by an infection, heart problem or lung condition, it is important to first know the cause before treating it as treatment is different from condition to another. The most common disease causing cough is a viral infection called Kennel cough, this disease usually resolves without treatment within a couple weeks but if the cough is too severe it is recommended to go to the vet in order to get cough medicine and antibiotics.

Updated on September 24th, 2025

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My dog is hacking and has mucus discharge from his nose. He’s acting fine but I’m not sure what’s wrong with him. We adopted him from the pound about 2 weeks ago.

He is probably suffering from an upper respiratory infection. The most common disease causing cough is a viral/bacterial infection called Kennel cough, this disease usually resolves without treatment within a couple weeks but if the cough is too severe it is recommended to go to the vet in order to get cough medicine and antibiotics.

Updated on September 24th, 2025

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Good day! My dog Toby always sneeze and somehow cough everytime i lay a hand on him. It's only a matter of seconds touching him because he sneezes or coughs after. My other dogs don't experience that everytime i touch them. It's only Toby. I'm worrie

Cough can be caused by an infection, heart problem or lung condition, it is important to first know the cause before treating it as treatment is different from condition to another. The most common disease causing cough is a viral infection called Kennel cough, this disease usually resolves without treatment within a couple weeks but if the cough is too severe it is recommended to go to the vet in order to get cough medicine and antibiotics.

Updated on September 24th, 2025

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Hello, I woke up to my dog trying to throw up - and now it’s turn into more of a cough / runny nose and trying to throw up, how do I know if it’s serious and should take her to the vet? She has only been around her other family dogs (she lives with)

I'm wondering if she actually has a productive cough - a cough can sound very similar to attempted vomiting in a dog and they will often retch at the end and produce a small amount of white foam. This would go along with the runny nose that you're seeing. You should see your vet - this could be a sign of an upper respiratory infection, an infection like kennel cough, or even pneumonia. Even if she has not been around other dogs and she is the only one showing symptoms at this point an infection is still possible.

Updated on September 24th, 2025

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Hank has been coughing for about 16 hours on and off as of Oct 22, 2017 at 0750. He coughs as though something is in his throat and has managed to get some white fluid out. Hank has a coughing spurt for about ten minutes every hour. His breathing se

Cough can be caused by an infection, heart problem or lung condition, it is important to first know the cause before treating it as treatment is different from condition to another. The most common disease causing cough is a viral infection called Kennel cough, this disease usually resolves without treatment within a couple weeks but if the cough is too severe it is recommended to go to the vet in order to get cough medicine and antibiotics.

Updated on September 24th, 2025

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Hi my dog has developed a cough like she is choking on something. It has only started since today.. she is still eatting drinking and behaviour is still the same..

Cough can be caused by an infection, heart problem or lung condition, it is important to first know the cause before treating it as treatment is different from condition to another. The most common disease causing cough is a viral/bacterial infection called Kennel cough, this disease usually resolves without treatment within a couple weeks but if the cough is too severe it is recommended to go to the vet in order to get cough medicine and antibiotics.

Updated on September 24th, 2025

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I let my pet stay at the Pet Hotel through PetSmart he had his vaccines and all but now he has a cough and runny nose, I want to know if this could be kennel cough?

It could be that Deuce has kennel cough if he was recently in a kennel, and while the kennel cough vaccine doesn't completely protect from the disease, it does lessen the severity of the symptoms if the dog gets it. It could also be he has a respiratory infection. Without seeing him in person, I can't say for certain. I do recommend a vet visit for him. The vet can diagnose what is causing his cough and runny nose, and can prescribe medication for him. Best of luck, I hope this helps!

Updated on September 24th, 2025

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My dog has been wheezing and trying to cough something up for the past two days. I tried rubbing her throat and it didn't make her cough so I don't think it's Kennel Cough, what should I do next?

Cough can be caused by an infection, heart problem or lung condition, it is important to first know the cause before treating it as treatment is different from condition to another. The most common disease causing cough is a viral infection called Kennel cough, this disease usually resolves without treatment within a couple weeks but if the cough is too severe it is recommended to go to the vet in order to get cough medicine and antibiotics. by the way rubbing the throat will not induce coughing, only a firm pressing of the windpipe will in some cases (don't try it at home!)

Updated on September 24th, 2025

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My dog sounds like he’s a got a runny nose and is congested. Can dogs get the flu? Anything I can do to help him? Does he need to be seen?

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My dog has been wheezing and trying to cough something up for the past two days. I tried rubbing her throat and it didn't make her cough so I don't think it's Kennel Cough, what should I do next?

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