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Cough Gag

by Nan
(Florida)

My Aussie has had a cough - gag since he was a puppy. The vet said is was kennel cough. He was given antibiotics - it didn't help. He was put on antibiotics a few times - never helped. I notice that it is mostly at night - but now it seems to be in the daytime as well - especially in the winter months here in Florida.

Does anyone else have this problem or have had it. The vet gets pretty expensive - especially when they are not able to help. I have been to more than one. Please let me know if anyone has had this same problem.




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not uncommon
by: Anonymous

many small breeds have this gag cough, espcially if its been since he was puppy. How old is he now? It has to do with their trachea, they say they out grow it, mine did, also I changed to a body harness as oppose to a collar, less damage to the throat area, especially if they tend to pull alot. I have two small breeds, ones a toy Aussie, the other a Chi, they both do it, the chi mostly now when he drinks water(even room temperature). I would try that, if you haven't already, and not get too worried, unless you find that its getting worse; then speak to your vet again, if he treats you uncaringly, find another.
cough
by: Anonymous

One of my Aussies had a cough and it was a congenital heart problem. I hope that is not the case with your dog. another one of mine had a persistent cough and it was allergies. We started him on flax oil and it helped tremendously. He also had chronic sinus infections that cleared up on the flax and benedryl once a day. I would have his heart checked, though. That is a very serious problem. I am not a vet, so please have these things checked by a veterinarian!
cough in puppy/adult
by: Patti

Our mini also has a cough which has been addressed by a vet. He had x-rays that ruled out blockage as we thought he may have ingested fabric/fuzzies from toys. We now only allow hard chew toys or kongs. Nothing concerned the doctor. Collar was loosened, we tried pedestle food and water bowls, pulled all fragrance oils and gels as a precaution. Coughing still. It is occasional, daily and DOES occur after he drinks water. Next step is to try a low dose steroid/antihistamine. Other than cough vet said he was a very healthy 13 month old.

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