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Anything that irritates the air passages causes sneezing and coughs. The cause can be anything from a foreign substance to an infection or even a medical condition like tuberculosis.

Coughing by itself is self-perpetuating and causes dryness in the throat, which in turn causes more coughing. Coughs may occur in spells and abruptly or may even be chronic. Coughs are also classified as dry, moist, wheezy, choking and weak.

Dog coughing is a problem that pet owners face every now and then. However, since there are various causes of canine cough it becomes difficult to pin point the exact reason for the coughing bouts that your dog might be experiencing. Sometimes, it helps to keep a note of how and when the dog coughs to establish the real cause behind the condition.

Coughing when the dog is resting may indicate problems with heart function, trachea and lungs. On the other hand coughing when excited or while drinking water indicates irritation in the trachea. A problem with the voice box (larynx) or esophagus usually leads the dog to cough during or after meals. An overweight small dog whose cough sounds like a goose is a symptom of tracheal collapse.

One of the primary areas of concern is acute tracheobronchitis, which is commonly known as canine kennel cough. It is a common condition in dogs that have been recently boarded and should be attended to immediately, if the coughing does not cease within two weeks.

Kennel cough is characterized by frequent bouts of dry hacking cough that can be extremely annoying, especially at night. Although a self-limiting condition, in severe cases it may become necessary to treat kennel cough. Treatment at home is usually effective but veterinary intervention may be necessary in severe instances.

Another area of concern is any type (bacterial, fungal or viral) of upper respiratory infection in canines. A condition like this can also cause canine cough. Pet owners are usually complacent that their pet is not suffering from distemper as they believe vaccination takes care of the same.

However, it should be noted that distemper in puppies can be a serious threat to the life of the young animal. All vaccinations need to be followed up with booster shots to ensure complete protection from infections. Certain infections cannot be prevented completely even with vaccination.

Most of the times reporting a coughing bout is not enough information for a veterinarian to diagnose the real problem. Noting symptoms that accompany the cough can provide valuable inputs for proper diagnosis.

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Originally posted 2009-01-04 15:05:29. We hope you have enjoyed this Post From the Past!

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