My 9-week-old puppy keeps hacking and coughing. What's wrong?

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My Golden Doodle is going on 9 weeks old. He just developed this hacking and coughing. He does it about every 30 min. What could this be? Pet's info: Dog | Goldendoodle | Male | unneutered | 1 month and 28 days old | 8.6 lbs

Ricardo Fernandez, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Coughing can be a sign of many conditions such as pneumonia, bronchitis, heart disease, among many other possibilities. In a young dog like him, something like kennel cough needs to be considered. I recommend that you have Kingsley evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. Likely diagnostics to be performed include thoracic radiographs and bloodwork. Treatment would be dependent on findings. If it is kennel cough often times it resolves with supportive care including antibiotics. Good luck and have a good night!

My 9-week-old puppy keeps hacking and coughing. What's wrong?

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