Why does my dog get a dry, gagging cough when excited or at night?

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My dog Clyde has developed a dry gagging cough that occurs in the morning and in the middle of the night but mainly occurs when he gets excited or worked up or during a walk. Pet's info: Dog | Staffordshire Bull Terrier | Male | unneutered | 11 years and 5 months old

David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

Cough can be caused by an infection, heart problem or lung condition, it is important to first know the cause before treating it as treatment is different from condition to another. The most common disease causing cough is a viral/bacterial infection called Kennel cough, this disease usually resolves without treatment within a couple weeks but if the cough is too severe it is recommended to go to the vet in order to get cough medicine and antibiotics.

Why does my dog get a dry, gagging cough when excited or at night?

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