My dog coughs in the morning for weeks but seems fine. Should I worry?

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My dog has been “coughing,” mostly in the mornings for about a week or two. He seems completely fine otherwise, eating normally, normal bathroom patterns, normal energy. Is the cough something I should worry about? Pet's info: Dog | Yorkshire Terrier | Male | neutered | 5 lbs

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

This could be an upper respiratory infection such as kennel cough , but could also be a sign of heart disease, especially if Chico is an older dog. Another very likely possibility is that Chico has a collapsed trachea. You will need to take Chico to your vet for an exam and x-rays (which will rule out collapsed trachea and lung edema caused by congestive heart failure). Your vet;s exam will also detect any problems with the heart, that may be causing the cough. Please cschedule an appointment with your vet soon.

My dog coughs in the morning for weeks but seems fine. Should I worry?

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