Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Female | 1 year and 1 month old | 160 lbs
My 14 month yellow lab starting mild cough/gagging starting Thursday, last night (Saturday), she had a coughing/ gagging episode with a really coarse cough. And today she’s been coughing throughout. From what I read it seems like kennel cough. She’s still herself otherwise, wants to play, get her belly rubbed, eating fine. Just being more of a suck than normal. Your suggestions? I do have a video if there’s another way I can send it to you. Does she need attention right away?
1 Answer
Published on August 4th, 2019
Yes, you are correct, it is most likely kennel cough. It is not an emergency but she should be seen by a vet in the next couple of days as antibiotics and cough suppressant‘s are often prescribed. ( https://www.petcoach.co/dog/condition/kennel-cough/ )
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