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My 9-week-old puppy is congested, coughing, and vomiting. What to do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Australian Kelpie | Male | unneutered | 15 lbs

Hi my 9 week old kelpie puppy sounds really congested trys to cough it up and vomit occasionally. I just picked him up from a warmer climate to what I live in. He still has plenty of energy and hasn't lost his appetite and is still drinking water. What should I do?

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Answered By Ana M, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on March 20th, 2019

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Roo. I recommend that he sees a veterinarian as he may have an upper respiratory tract infection. If so, he will require treatment. In the meantime, you can turn the shower to hot and close the bathroom door. Allow the steam to build up in the room. Then place him in the bathroom to breathe the warm humid air. This can help to ease congestion. I hope this information helps!

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