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My puppy is coughing, gagging, and lethargic. Is it distemper?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | unneutered | 2 months and 14 days old | 14 lbs

Hi i took my 3 month puppy to the vet.He started started gagging than vomited.Than kept on coughing.He continues to eat and drink.But usually at night gets very lethargic.At the vet they said it was a cough and is being treated with antibiotics.But I'm afraid it can be distemper.The vet said to return if he stopped eating or showed any new symptom.As an know he continues to eat and haven't hear cough as much

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on January 9th, 2019

If Bazzi is continuing to eat and hasn't coughed as much, it may be the antibiotics are working and he doesn't have distemper. I would continue to watch him closely, and bring him back into the vet if he stops eating or shows any new symptoms. Best of luck.

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