{"id":9113,"date":"2022-08-26T06:39:40","date_gmt":"2022-08-26T06:39:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-know-if-my-dogs-cough-is-serious\/"},"modified":"2022-08-27T07:09:55","modified_gmt":"2022-08-27T07:09:55","slug":"how-do-i-know-if-my-dogs-cough-is-serious","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-know-if-my-dogs-cough-is-serious\/","title":{"rendered":"How do I know if my dogs cough is serious?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-know-if-my-dogs-cough-is-serious\/#How_do_I_know_if_my_dogs_cough_is_serious\" title=\"How do I know if my dogs cough is serious?\">How do I know if my dogs cough is serious?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-know-if-my-dogs-cough-is-serious\/#Why_does_my_dog_keep_coughing_gagging_like_hes_choking\" title=\"Why does my dog keep coughing gagging like he&#8217;s choking?\">Why does my dog keep coughing gagging like he&#8217;s choking?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-know-if-my-dogs-cough-is-serious\/#What_causes_dog_to_cough\" title=\"What causes dog to cough?\">What causes dog to cough?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-know-if-my-dogs-cough-is-serious\/#What_can_you_give_a_dog_for_coughing\" title=\"What can you give a dog for coughing?\">What can you give a dog for coughing?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-know-if-my-dogs-cough-is-serious\/#When_should_I_be_concerned_about_my_dogs_cough\" title=\"When should I be concerned about my dog&#8217;s cough?\">When should I be concerned about my dog&#8217;s cough?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-know-if-my-dogs-cough-is-serious\/#What_can_I_give_my_dog_for_coughing\" title=\"What can I give my dog for coughing?\">What can I give my dog for coughing?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-know-if-my-dogs-cough-is-serious\/#How_do_you_check_a_dogs_cough\" title=\"How do you check a dog&#8217;s cough?\">How do you check a dog&#8217;s cough?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-know-if-my-dogs-cough-is-serious\/#Why_is_my_dog_coughing_like_he_has_something_stuck_in_his_throat\" title=\"Why is my dog coughing like he has something stuck in his throat?\">Why is my dog coughing like he has something stuck in his throat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-know-if-my-dogs-cough-is-serious\/#What_home_remedy_can_I_give_my_dog_for_coughing_and_gagging\" title=\"What home remedy can I give my dog for coughing and gagging?\">What home remedy can I give my dog for coughing and gagging?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-know-if-my-dogs-cough-is-serious\/#Why_does_my_dog_sound_like_hes_choking_but_isn_t\" title=\"Why does my dog sound like he&#8217;s choking but isn t?\">Why does my dog sound like he&#8217;s choking but isn t?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-know-if-my-dogs-cough-is-serious\/#Why_is_my_dog_coughing_like_something_is_stuck_in_his_throat\" title=\"Why is my dog coughing like something is stuck in his throat?\">Why is my dog coughing like something is stuck in his throat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-know-if-my-dogs-cough-is-serious\/#Why_does_my_dog_keep_coughing_and_gagging\" title=\"Why does my dog keep coughing and gagging?\">Why does my dog keep coughing and gagging?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-know-if-my-dogs-cough-is-serious\/#When_should_I_be_concerned_about_my_dogs_cough-2\" title=\"When should I be concerned about my dogs cough?\">When should I be concerned about my dogs cough?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-know-if-my-dogs-cough-is-serious\/#What_over_the_counter_medicine_can_I_give_my_dog_for_a_cough\" title=\"What over the counter medicine can I give my dog for a cough?\">What over the counter medicine can I give my dog for a cough?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-know-if-my-dogs-cough-is-serious\/#How_can_I_get_my_dog_to_stop_coughing\" title=\"How can I get my dog to stop coughing?\">How can I get my dog to stop coughing?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-know-if-my-dogs-cough-is-serious\/#When_should_I_take_my_dog_to_the_vet_for_coughing\" title=\"When should I take my dog to the vet for coughing?\">When should I take my dog to the vet for coughing?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-know-if-my-dogs-cough-is-serious\/#How_long_should_a_dogs_cough_last\" title=\"How long should a dog&#8217;s cough last?\">How long should a dog&#8217;s cough last?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-know-if-my-dogs-cough-is-serious\/#What_home_remedy_can_I_give_my_dog_for_coughing\" title=\"What home remedy can I give my dog for coughing?\">What home remedy can I give my dog for coughing?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-know-if-my-dogs-cough-is-serious\/#What_cough_medicine_can_I_give_my_dog\" title=\"What cough medicine can I give my dog?\">What cough medicine can I give my dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-know-if-my-dogs-cough-is-serious\/#How_do_you_diagnose_a_dogs_cough\" title=\"How do you diagnose a dog&#8217;s cough?\">How do you diagnose a dog&#8217;s cough?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-know-if-my-dogs-cough-is-serious\/#What_does_a_cough_in_a_dog_sound_like\" title=\"What does a cough in a dog sound like?\">What does a cough in a dog sound like?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-know-if-my-dogs-cough-is-serious\/#Is_my_dog_coughing_something_to_worry_about\" title=\"Is my dog coughing something to worry about?\">Is my dog coughing something to worry about?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-know-if-my-dogs-cough-is-serious\/#What_can_I_give_my_dog_for_coughing_and_gagging\" title=\"What can I give my dog for coughing and gagging?\">What can I give my dog for coughing and gagging?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-know-if-my-dogs-cough-is-serious\/#Why_does_my_dog_keep_coughing_gagging_like_hes_choking_at_night\" title=\"Why does my dog keep coughing gagging like he&#8217;s choking at night?\">Why does my dog keep coughing gagging like he&#8217;s choking at night?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-know-if-my-dogs-cough-is-serious\/#How_can_I_clear_my_dogs_throat\" title=\"How can I clear my dog&#8217;s throat?\">How can I clear my dog&#8217;s throat?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_my_dogs_cough_is_serious\"><\/span>How do I know if my dogs cough is serious?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>An occasional cough may be normal dog behavior and is not a cause for concern. <b>Repetitive coughing, on the other hand, could be a sign of a more serious problem, especially if there are changes in breathing sounds or patterns<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Read also : <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/best-answer-is-steam-ok-for-dogs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Best answer: Is Steam OK for dogs?<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_keep_coughing_gagging_like_hes_choking\"><\/span>Why does my dog keep coughing gagging like he&#8217;s choking?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you observe a cough that involves a choking sound coming from your dog, then the chances are that <b>some sort of disease has infected your dog. Common causes of this symptom include reverse sneezing, pneumonia, kennel cough, heart disease, collapsing trachea, or a foreign object in the throat.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1SHuR_WtS5Q\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_causes_dog_to_cough\"><\/span>What causes dog to cough?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some of the most common causes of coughing in dogs are <b>heart disease, chronic bronchitis, heartworm disease, and respiratory infections caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi. Beyond the usual suspects lurks other, less common culprits that may be behind your canine companion&#8217;s hacking.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_you_give_a_dog_for_coughing\"><\/span>What can you give a dog for coughing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog is coughing up a storm, you may consider giving him <b>a cough suppressant such as Robitussin.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_should_I_be_concerned_about_my_dogs_cough\"><\/span>When should I be concerned about my dog&#8217;s cough?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In addition to coughing, dogs may run a fever, have red eyes, be quite lethargic, and have diarrhea and\/or loss of appetite. <b>If your dog is coughing and also has thick mucus coming from his eyes and nose, see your vet immediately<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_give_my_dog_for_coughing\"><\/span>What can I give my dog for coughing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you observe a cough that involves a choking sound coming from your dog, then the chances are that <b>some sort of disease has infected your dog. Common causes of this symptom include reverse sneezing, pneumonia, kennel cough, heart disease, collapsing trachea, or a foreign object in the throat.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_check_a_dogs_cough\"><\/span>How do you check a dog&#8217;s cough?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Honey can be a great home remedy for kennel cough as it can help soothe your dog&#8217;s throat and minimize coughing. You can give your dog one-half tablespoon to 1 tablespoon of honey mixed with a little warm water in a bowl. This can be offered up to three times a day depending on how often your dog is coughing.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-193804 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-do-you-check-a-dogs-cough-6.jpg\" alt=\"How do you check a dog's cough?\" width=\"800\" height=\"515\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-do-you-check-a-dogs-cough-6.jpg 800w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-do-you-check-a-dogs-cough-6-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-do-you-check-a-dogs-cough-6-768x494.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_coughing_like_he_has_something_stuck_in_his_throat\"><\/span>Why is my dog coughing like he has something stuck in his throat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Conclusion. A dog coughing like something is stuck in their throat is <b>usually caused by kennel cough, a highly contagious but also usually self-limiting infection. This is generally not a cause of big concern in dogs that do not present other symptoms.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_home_remedy_can_I_give_my_dog_for_coughing_and_gagging\"><\/span>What home remedy can I give my dog for coughing and gagging?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Honey can be a great home remedy for kennel cough as it can help soothe your dog&#8217;s throat and minimize coughing. You can give your dog one-half tablespoon to 1 tablespoon of honey mixed with a little warm water in a bowl. This can be offered up to three times a day depending on how often your dog is coughing.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_sound_like_hes_choking_but_isn_t\"><\/span>Why does my dog sound like he&#8217;s choking but isn t?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Reverse sneezing (Pharyngeal Gag Reflex) is a sudden, rapid and extreme forceful inhalation of air through the nose causing the dog to make repeated snorting noises, which may sound like he is choking. It sounds like the dog is trying to inhale a sneeze, and it is therefore known as reverse sneezing.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_coughing_like_something_is_stuck_in_his_throat\"><\/span>Why is my dog coughing like something is stuck in his throat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Conclusion. A dog coughing like something is stuck in their throat is <b>usually caused by kennel cough, a highly contagious but also usually self-limiting infection. This is generally not a cause of big concern in dogs that do not present other symptoms.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_keep_coughing_and_gagging\"><\/span>Why does my dog keep coughing and gagging?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Foreign Objects And Coughing Sometimes dogs may inhale foreign objects or material that gets lodged in their airways. Coughs that become suddenly violent or sound like gagging, possibly including attempts to swallow and frequent lip licking could be a sign that <b>something has become stuck in your dog&#8217;s throat<\/b><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DSTaMDq6-Fw\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_should_I_be_concerned_about_my_dogs_cough-2\"><\/span>When should I be concerned about my dogs cough?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog is coughing up a storm, you may consider giving him <b>a cough suppressant such as Robitussin.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_over_the_counter_medicine_can_I_give_my_dog_for_a_cough\"><\/span>What over the counter medicine can I give my dog for a cough?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Mild over-the-counter cough suppressants such as Mucinex cough medicine for children may help keep pets comfortable. <b>Temaril-P can also be used to treat itching and coughing symptoms in dogs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_get_my_dog_to_stop_coughing\"><\/span>How can I get my dog to stop coughing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For small dogs, hold his back against your stomach (head up, paws down), and find the soft hollow under the ribs. Your closed fist should fit into this spot. Pull up and in two or three times, toward your own tummy, using a thrusting motion. For dogs too large to lift, place him on his side and kneel behind his back.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_should_I_take_my_dog_to_the_vet_for_coughing\"><\/span>When should I take my dog to the vet for coughing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>An occasional cough may be normal dog behavior and is not a cause for concern. <b>Repetitive coughing, on the other hand, could be a sign of a more serious problem, especially if there are changes in breathing sounds or patterns<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_should_a_dogs_cough_last\"><\/span>How long should a dog&#8217;s cough last?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Contact your vet if your dog has a cough that hasn&#8217;<b>t cleared up within a few days or they seem unwell in themselves. Keep an eye out for, and call your vet if you notice any symptoms such as difficulty breathing, sneezing, a runny nose or weepy eyes.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_home_remedy_can_I_give_my_dog_for_coughing\"><\/span>What home remedy can I give my dog for coughing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Honey can be a great home remedy for kennel cough as it can help soothe your dog&#8217;s throat and minimize coughing. You can give your dog one-half tablespoon to 1 tablespoon of honey mixed with a little warm water in a bowl. This can be offered up to three times a day depending on how often your dog is coughing.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_cough_medicine_can_I_give_my_dog\"><\/span>What cough medicine can I give my dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For small dogs, hold his back against your stomach (head up, paws down), and find the soft hollow under the ribs. Your closed fist should fit into this spot. Pull up and in two or three times, toward your own tummy, using a thrusting motion. For dogs too large to lift, place him on his side and kneel behind his back.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-193805 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-cough-medicine-can-I-give-my-dog.jpg\" alt=\"What cough medicine can I give my dog?\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-cough-medicine-can-I-give-my-dog.jpg 600w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-cough-medicine-can-I-give-my-dog-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_diagnose_a_dogs_cough\"><\/span>How do you diagnose a dog&#8217;s cough?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Listen to your dog&#8217;s cough.<\/b> Some coughs in dogs have very distinctive sounds. The cough caused by tracheal collapse sounds like a goose honk. If a dog has kennel cough, it will have a dry, deep, hacking cough. Don&#8217;t worry if your dog&#8217;s cough doesn&#8217;t have a distinctive sound.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_a_cough_in_a_dog_sound_like\"><\/span>What does a cough in a dog sound like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What does a dog coughing sound like? The most obvious symptom of kennel cough is a <b>forceful, hacking cough, which will often sound like your dog has something stuck in their throat. The cough can be dry and hoarse or productive, in which case it can be followed by a gag, swallowing motion or the production of mucus.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_my_dog_coughing_something_to_worry_about\"><\/span>Is my dog coughing something to worry about?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Contact your vet if your dog has a cough that hasn&#8217;t cleared up within a few days or they seem unwell in themselves. Keep an eye out for, and call your vet if you notice any symptoms such as difficulty breathing, sneezing, a runny nose or weepy eyes.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_give_my_dog_for_coughing_and_gagging\"><\/span>What can I give my dog for coughing and gagging?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Conclusion. A dog coughing like something is stuck in their throat is <b>usually caused by kennel cough, a highly contagious but also usually self-limiting infection. This is generally not a cause of big concern in dogs that do not present other symptoms.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_keep_coughing_gagging_like_hes_choking_at_night\"><\/span>Why does my dog keep coughing gagging like he&#8217;s choking at night?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog is coughing up a storm, you may consider giving him <b>a cough suppressant such as Robitussin. This medicine is only intended to be used for a short time period and should only be given under a veterinarian&#8217;s approval. A veterinarian will determine the correct dosage of Robitussin for your dog.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cGmrH2S3fDU\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_clear_my_dogs_throat\"><\/span>How can I clear my dog&#8217;s throat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>So what are the possible causes for when your dog keeps gagging? Your dog may be gagging because a foreign object is trapped in their airways, diseases such as kennel cough (Bordetella), infections such as Sinusitis and Rhinitis, heart disease, tracheal collapse, bloating, or intestinal parasites.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How do I know if my dogs cough is serious?Why does my dog keep coughing gagging like he&#8217;s choking?What causes dog to cough?What can you give a dog for coughing?When should I be concerned about my dog&#8217;s cough?What can I give my dog for coughing?How do you check a dog&#8217;s cough?Why is&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":193808,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/How-do-I-know-if-my-dogs-cough-is-serious-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9113"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9113"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9113\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":193806,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9113\/revisions\/193806"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/193808"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9113"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9113"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9113"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}