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Dog coughing after boarding? Home remedies for kennel cough relief.

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Siberian Husky | Female | spayed | 1 year and 10 months old | 71 lbs

My dog has this random cough for a few weeks now but it’s not all the time, just every once in awhile. It doesn’t seem to be bothering her but I’m afraid it’s kennel cough from staying at Pet Paradise awhile ago. Is there anything I can do as a home remedy because I don’t have much extra money at all right now.

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Answered By Ana M, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on September 28th, 2019

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Aurora. I worry that she has an upper respiratory tract infection given her recent boarding stay. If so, she will likely need antibiotics from her veterinarian to resolve the issue. In the meantime, you can place her in the bathroom while you shower. Keep the door closed and allow the steam to build up. Breathing the warm humid air can lessen congestion and help her to breathe easier. I hope this information helps!

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