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My dachshund puppy coughs and gags at night. Is it kennel cough?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Dachshund (Miniature Smooth Haired) | Male | unneutered | 2 months and 27 days old | 5 lbs

10 week old male miniature dachshund puppy coughing on a night time sometimes sounds like gagging, Happens occasionally during the day once or twice? Recently had second vaccination and has also been flea and worm treated

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on May 30th, 2019

The most likely diagnosis is kennel cough; they can contract this even if they have been vaccinated for it. I suggest you get him to your vet for an exam (not an emergency). Kennel cough can progress into a pneumonia especially in these little guys so you should start treatment before it gets worse. Hope this helps. Best wishes.

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    Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

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    The most likely diagnosis is kennel cough; they can contract this even if they have been vaccinated for it. I suggest you get him to your vet for an exam (not an emergency). Kennel cough can progress into a pneumonia especially in these little guys so you should start treatment before it gets worse. Hope this helps. Best wishes.

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