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My senior dog has a hacking cough with foam. How can I soothe it?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | neutered | 14 years and 9 months old | 42 lbs

My senior dog has been has a hacking cough. Sometimes foam comes up. Anything to soothe a dog cough.

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on January 7th, 2020

One half to one teaspoon of honey 2-3 times daily may soothe his throat. Ideally, Tate should be physically examined by your veterinarian to diagnose the underlying cause. Potential causes include heart disease, infection, allergies or even cancer. Do not medicate him with any OTC products without the advice of your vet.

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