My senior dog with kennel cough is puffing cheeks. Should I call vet?

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My 12 year old jack Russell is puffing his cheeks while sleeping. She does have kennel cough, diabetic, heart murmur and blind from cataracts. What could this be and should I contact my Vet. She is on antibiotic and cough suppressant. Pet's info: Dog | Jack Russell Terrier | Female | spayed | 18.6 lbs

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor Little Girl! If the cheek puffing/trouble breathing just developed and is a change then I would contact your Vet. I would worry that she is having a harder time breathing due to worsening of the pneumonia. She may need oxygen support, IV antibiotics and fluids. Or a change in antibiotics. I would have her seen today. Good luck!

My senior dog with kennel cough is puffing cheeks. Should I call vet?

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