Help! My chihuahua puppy is coughing and choking every 15 minutes.

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I've noticed lately that my chihuahua puppy, Ellie, has been coughing/choking roughly every 10-15 minutes. I don't think it's her harness, because it's way too big for her. I have no idea what it could be. Do you know what it could be? Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Female | 2 months and 22 days old | 5 lbs

Penelope Graben, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello! It would be helpful to know how long Ellie has had this cough, if she is vaccinated, and if she has been around any other dogs. At her young age, I would be worried about her contracting something contagious. Kennel cough usually runs its course without problems, but sometimes can progress to pneumonia. It is similar to a human common cold. However, canine influenza and canine distemper can both present in young pups as upper respiratory signs and both of these viral infections require treatment from a veterinarian. Signs of a serious infection include: Green nasal/eye discharge, lethargy, not wanting to eat Hereditary non-infectious causes of a cough could be collapsing trachea or a heart defect. I would recommend seeing your vet, but calling first to let them know your pup may be contagious. Your vet will listen to her heart and lung sounds, then possible recommend x-rays to find out what is causing her cough. I hope you find this helpful! Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

Help! My chihuahua puppy is coughing and choking every 15 minutes.

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