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My Maltese dog is coughing. Is it a hairball or something else?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Maltese | Male | neutered

My ten years old Maltese id having hard fry coughing and I'm noy sure if it's a hair ball or something else.

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Answered By Dr. Elizabeth

Veterinarian

Published on June 24th, 2019

Dogs do not generally get hairballs and I'm much more concerned about something else causing the coughing. Unfortunately, it's impossible to know the underlying cause of the coughing without a physical exam and possible radiographs. Pets can cough due to allergies, parasites, heart disease, lung disease, cancer, infections or something stuck in the throat. Treatment is different for each of these conditions. I recommend to have Aso examined by his veterinarian today. Best of luck.

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