I have pure breed Red Basset Hound. Every week or two weeks hes been getting these coughing attacks that last a while. Its only when hes sleeping and he will wake up coughing wheezing. And i need to know how to help. I dont have money for a vet (which makes me feel like a bad person) because i love my dogs more than anything. Pet's info: Dog | Basset Hound | Male | neutered | 50 lbs

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I have a 62lbs husky mix, he started coughing like he was trying to get something up, he's gotten white/clear foamy liquid up a couple times, he's also acting like he has to work harder to breath, any advice is much appreciated I am on a fixed income

Any difficulty breathing should be treated as an emergency and should be seen by a vet. He may have swallowed something, had his throat or trachea irritated by some substance he has come into contact with, even could be having an allergic reaction. If you are in financial difficulty, there are ways of still getting your pet treated by a veterinarian. Ask if they take Care Credit and apply online. This is a credit card specifically for medical, dental, and veterinary expenses. Call a local animal shelter or college of veterinary medicine in your area and ask if they have a low- or no-cost veterinary care program. GiveForward and Youcaring.com are crowd funding websites that help you raise money to help take care of your pets Harley’s Hope Foundation is an organization that ensures low income pet parents and their companion or service animals remain together when issues arise. Many breed rescues and groups have specials funds available for owners who need financial assistance

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My dog is coughing bad and she is gagging and wheezing. It goes on for awhile and then stops and then comes back. Is there any home remedies I can do I don't have money to take her to the vet right now. Please help she is my best friend. She will be

You can try putting Missy in a room with a humidifier, or you can try brining her into the bathroom with you when you shower. The steam from both may temporarily help with her congestion. Unfortunately, there isn't much else you can do, and without knowing exactly what is causing her symptoms, I can't suggest things for you to do at home. That's because her symptoms can be caused by a respiratory infection, which the steam therapy may help temporarily, but they can also be caused by cardiac disease or heartworms, which definitely require veterinary attention to treat. She does have to see a vet as soon as possible for this, and she will likely need a physical exam, blood tests, urinalysis, and x-rays to diagnose what is causing her symptoms. I can give you some resources that may help you afford a vet for Missy. You can see if your vet accepts payment plans, if there is a low cost clinic in your area, or you can apply for Care Credit online. There is also an organization called

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Last year our dog had Lyme disease diagnosis. He was treated and responded perfectly! Lately he has had a cough, sounds similar to kennel cough, worse at night, retching sound and it's the same way he coughed with the Lyme disease. He is never ar

I am sorry to hear about Hunter. I would strongly recommend an examination by your veterinarian which should include x-rays of his chest. In any older dog that is coughing we definitely want to evaluate for more serious concerns such as heart disease or tumors. We can also have infectious causes of cough including fungal disease, or we can see chronic bronchitis. Your vet can prescribe icough suppressant's and any other medications needed.

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I don't come from a rich family, so when my dog started showing signs of honking cough, we avoided going to the vet. It's been two years and her cough has gotten worse. I've been trying home remedies, but since we don't always have the money to buy t

If money is an issue please contact a dog charity in your area of living, they can help with costs of treatment in many cases. Many vets also have payment plans, and there is also a credit company that will land you money toward vet bills ( https://www.carecredit.com/vetmed/) .

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My 12 year old Pomapoo has been snorting or coughing for several weeks.( If she was a cat I would think hair balls). Today snot bubbles occasionally come from her nose. I have no money to get her checked but I'm afraid of losing her. Any thoughts?

I'm sorry to hear that Bella has been coughing so much. Coughing can be a sign of underlying heart disease (including congestive heart failure), collapsing trachea, chronic bronchitis, heartworm disease, pneumonia, among others. I strongly recommend taking her to a vet for evaluation because she will likely need chest x-rays to get to the bottom of this issue. I understand your financial concerns, but fortunately there are some resources available to help. Care Credit (carecredit.com) can provide financing options. There are also many non-profit organizations that provide financial assistance for veterinary care (redrover.org, humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/trouble_affording_pet.html?credit=web_id91754962, bestfriends.org/resources/financial-aid-pets, lessonsfromaparalyzeddog.com/when-pet-owners-cant-afford-veterinary-bills/, https://getyourpet.com). I hope that all goes well for Bella!

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Hi and thanks for posting! If Hunter is having some breathing trouble, I would recommend he see a veterinarian ASAP for exam. Your veterinarian will listen to his lungs and heart and may take an x-ray to help determine the cause so he can get the most appropriate treatment. I hope this helps and thanks for using Boop by Petco!

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My shelties head jerks every 2 or 3 minutes the past hour. She otherwise seems fine but I am getting nervous. Muscle spasms? Hiccups? No history except she had allergies before. I am too poor for the vet but I worry. She seems otherwise ok but it has

This does sound concerning, and I do think a vet visit is best. If paying for a vet is an issue, you can see if your vet accepts payment plans, if there is a low cost clinic in your area, or you can apply for Care Credit online. There is also an organization called Red Rover that give grants for treatment of sick animals, and you can see if you qualify for one of their grants. Best Friends also has a list of resources that offer financial assistance on their website. I'd also see if you can borrow money from family and friends. http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/trouble_affording_pet.html?credit=web_id91754962 https://www.redrover.org https://www.carecredit.com http://bestfriends.org/resources/financial-aid-pets http://lessonsfromaparalyzeddog.com/when-pet-owners-cant-afford-veterinary-bills/ http://www.dogheirs.com/resources-affordable-veterinary-care/

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My puppys was playing on a friend's porch witch is kinda high one puppy slipped of porch and started crying, I check his bones later down to feel in stomach he show Lil diss comfort,but mostly in the face area. He resting now but he's breathing kind

If he's sleeping, his breathing can change in response to any dreams he may be having, so this is normal. I would monitor him for now, and if any swelling appears or he starts limping, he will have to see a vet. I will give you some resources that may help you afford a vet should you need to take him into one. You can see if your vet accepts payment plans, if there is a low cost clinic in your area, or you can apply for Care Credit online. There is also an organization called Red Rover that give grants for treatment of sick animals, and you can see if you qualify for one of their grants. Best Friends also has a list of resources that offer financial assistance on their website. http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/trouble_affording_pet.html?credit=web_id91754962 https://www.redrover.org https://www.carecredit.com http://bestfriends.org/resources/financial-aid-pets http://lessonsfromaparalyzeddog.com/when-pet-owners-cant-afford-veterinary-bills/

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My dog wakes up in the middle of the night coughing. It sounds like she can’t catch her breath. She only coughs at night around 3:00am-7:00am. She has been breathing heavily at night like she can’t breath right. She also developed a cut by her eye an

I am sorry to hear about your dog. This lesion could be an insect bite, an area of bacterial or fungal infection, or growth. Without seeing it in person it is difficult to distinguish between these. The coughing is much more concerning and I would recommend having her examined as soon as possible if she is having ongoing coughing and difficulty breathing. Some conditions, such as heart disease, can cause coughing that is worse at night when the pet is laying down, so I would want to examine her, listen to her heart and lungs, and take an x-ray of her chest to determine just why she is coughing. Heart disease is not common in a 9 month old dog, but we would also want to check for things like congenital diaphragmatic hernias which could cause problems when she is laying down, or infections of the respiratory tract.

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My dog has periodic bouts of wheezing, will be fine for a few days, and then he'll have bouts 3-4 times a day

Poor guy. He may have a type of bronchitis or asthma. I would definitely recommend getting him seen by your vet and get some x-rays of his chest done to determine the underlying problem there. I would also try video taping one of his episodes to show your vet so that we can get clarity on what you are seeing at home, since most pets won't repeat the event while at the vet. Another possible thing this could be is a reverse sneeze. Look up reverse sneezing dogs on youtube to see if this is what Toby is doing. If he is having reverse sneezing episodes, then these are not of concern and are not life threatening. They are typically caused by mild allergies or irritation to the larynx. You can help Toby during these episodes by gently rubbing on his throat and offering him small amounts of water on your finger. If they become more frequent and start to impede on his quality of life, then you should visit your vet to rule out other undelrying causes that may require treatment. I hope t

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