{"id":9772,"date":"2022-03-25T06:41:58","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:41:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-get-my-dog-to-stop-coughing-at-night\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T06:41:58","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:41:58","slug":"how-can-i-get-my-dog-to-stop-coughing-at-night","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-get-my-dog-to-stop-coughing-at-night\/","title":{"rendered":"How can I get my dog to stop coughing at night?"},"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-can-i-get-my-dog-to-stop-coughing-at-night\/#How_can_I_get_my_dog_to_stop_coughing_at_night\" title=\"How can I get my dog to stop coughing at night?\">How can I get my dog to stop coughing at night?<\/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-can-i-get-my-dog-to-stop-coughing-at-night\/#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-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-get-my-dog-to-stop-coughing-at-night\/#When_should_I_be_concerned_about_my_dogs_cough\" 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-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-get-my-dog-to-stop-coughing-at-night\/#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-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-get-my-dog-to-stop-coughing-at-night\/#How_can_I_help_my_dog_stop_coughing_at_night\" title=\"How can I help my dog stop coughing at night?\">How can I help my dog stop coughing at night?<\/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-can-i-get-my-dog-to-stop-coughing-at-night\/#Why_does_my_dog_keep_coughing_and_gagging_at_night\" title=\"Why does my dog keep coughing and gagging at night?\">Why does my dog keep coughing and gagging at night?<\/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-can-i-get-my-dog-to-stop-coughing-at-night\/#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-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-get-my-dog-to-stop-coughing-at-night\/#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-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-get-my-dog-to-stop-coughing-at-night\/#Why_does_my_dog_act_like_hes_trying_to_cough_something_up\" title=\"Why does my dog act like he&#8217;s trying to cough something up?\">Why does my dog act like he&#8217;s trying to cough something up?<\/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-can-i-get-my-dog-to-stop-coughing-at-night\/#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-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-get-my-dog-to-stop-coughing-at-night\/#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-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-get-my-dog-to-stop-coughing-at-night\/#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-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-get-my-dog-to-stop-coughing-at-night\/#Should_I_call_the_vet_if_my_dog_is_coughing\" title=\"Should I call the vet if my dog is coughing?\">Should I call the vet if my dog is coughing?<\/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-can-i-get-my-dog-to-stop-coughing-at-night\/#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><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-can-i-get-my-dog-to-stop-coughing-at-night\/#Why_does_my_dog_randomly_cough_and_gag\" title=\"Why does my dog randomly cough and gag?\">Why does my dog randomly cough and gag?<\/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-can-i-get-my-dog-to-stop-coughing-at-night\/#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-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-get-my-dog-to-stop-coughing-at-night\/#Why_does_my_dogs_cough_get_worse_at_night\" title=\"Why does my dog&#8217;s cough get worse at night?\">Why does my dog&#8217;s cough get worse at night?<\/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-can-i-get-my-dog-to-stop-coughing-at-night\/#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-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-get-my-dog-to-stop-coughing-at-night\/#Why_does_my_dog_cough_in_the_middle_of_the_night\" title=\"Why does my dog cough in the middle of the night?\">Why does my dog cough in the middle of the night?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_get_my_dog_to_stop_coughing_at_night\"><\/span>How can I get my dog to stop coughing at night?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>What Is the Kennel Cough Treatment?<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Mild Cases of Kennel Cough.  <\/li>\n<li>Severe Cases of Kennel Cough.  <\/li>\n<li>Add Honey to Warm Water.  <\/li>\n<li>Use a Humidifier.  <\/li>\n<li>Use Your Shower to Do Steam Therapy.  <\/li>\n<li>Make Sure Your Dog Is Getting Plenty of Rest.<\/li>\n<p>30-Jun-2020<\/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<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_should_I_be_concerned_about_my_dogs_cough\"><\/span>When should I be concerned about my dogs cough?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You should seek vet attention when: <b>the cough gets worse over time or is continuous. your dog has a loss of appetite or seems unwell. your dog coughs up blood.<\/b><\/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=\"How_can_I_help_my_dog_stop_coughing_at_night\"><\/span>How can I help my dog stop coughing at night?<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_keep_coughing_and_gagging_at_night\"><\/span>Why does my dog keep coughing and gagging at night?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A high-pitched cough that sounds like the dog is gagging <b>can be a symptom of a sore throat or other upper airway irritation or block. A cough that occurs only at night or when your dog is sleeping can suggest a potentially serious underlying health condition.<\/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>Treatment for Coughing or Gagging If your dog is diagnosed with a disease or illness that requires short-term treatment, medications including <b>antibiotics, steroids, and cough suppressants are likely to be prescribed.<\/b><\/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<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_act_like_hes_trying_to_cough_something_up\"><\/span>Why does my dog act like he&#8217;s trying to cough something up?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is usually seen in dogs that have been coughing due to pathological reasons, such as <b>respiratory inflammation or infection. The sound post-tussive retching makes can be concerning for dog owners due to it looking like something is stuck or obstructing the throat or larynx of their pets.<\/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>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<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>You can usually tell if a dog cough is caused by heart disease <b>if their cough is soft and continuous. If your dog is coughing due to heart disease, their cough will likely be worse at night or when they&#8217;re resting on their side and may be accompanied by a decrease in energy and stamina.<\/b><\/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>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=\"Should_I_call_the_vet_if_my_dog_is_coughing\"><\/span>Should I call the vet if my dog is coughing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog is coughing, you need <b>to call your veterinarian. Many of the causes of dog cough are treatable, but all require medical attention. The sooner you get your dog in to see your veterinarian, the sooner your dog can be on his way to feeling better.<\/b><\/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>If you have a friend or someone to help, they can <b>hold the dog to their chest while you open his mouth and look down his throat. Gently gripping your dog&#8217;s tongue and pulling it outwards will make it easier to see and may dislodge the stuck object.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_randomly_cough_and_gag\"><\/span>Why does my dog randomly cough and gag?<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<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_dogs_cough_get_worse_at_night\"><\/span>Why does my dog&#8217;s cough get worse at night?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>What Is the Kennel Cough Treatment?<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Mild Cases of Kennel Cough.  <\/li>\n<li>Severe Cases of Kennel Cough.  <\/li>\n<li>Add Honey to Warm Water.  <\/li>\n<li>Use a Humidifier.  <\/li>\n<li>Use Your Shower to Do Steam Therapy.  <\/li>\n<li>Make Sure Your Dog Is Getting Plenty of Rest.<\/li>\n<p>30-Jun-2020<\/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>This type of coughing mainly happens when your dog is sleeping or lying down and means that <b>fluid is building up around your dog&#8217;s lungs. This is a serious symptom, so be sure to talk to your veterinarian about treatment options for congestive heart failure.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_cough_in_the_middle_of_the_night\"><\/span>Why does my dog cough in the middle of the night?<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><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How can I get my dog to stop coughing at night?Why does my dog keep coughing and gagging?When should I be concerned about my dogs cough?Why is my dog coughing like something is stuck in his throat?How can I help my dog stop coughing at night?Why does my dog keep coughing and&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9772","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9772"}],"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=9772"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9772\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9772"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9772"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9772"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}