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My dog with CHF coughed hard and yelped. Why is he in pain?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Jack Russell Terrier | Male | neutered | 17 years and 6 months old

Hi my dog has congested heart faliure . And was coughing last and let out a yelp as if in pain.

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Answered By Daniel Fonza, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on January 9th, 2020

It is possible that Billy coughed so hard that something in his back or chest hurt. As a precaution, I would recommend taking him in to be seen by a veterinarian so that the most appropriate diagnostic and treatment recommendations can be made. He is quite old so arthritis is definitely a possibility and the cough exacerbated the arthritic pain.

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