Why does my dog always cough?
He coughs for about 10-15 seconds every day. It comes randomly throughout the day
He's one and a half years old and a chihuahua
He coughs for about 10-15 seconds every day. It comes randomly throughout the day
He's one and a half years old and a chihuahua
Jessie
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You'll need to take your dog to a vet for a diagnosis, as may things can cause coughing in dogs. A few possibilities: kennel cough, respiratory infection, collapsing trachea, heart disease, pneumonia, heartworms, etc.
You may want to jot down what the dog has been doing just before he coughs as it may help your vet to determine the cause. Hope it's nothing serious!
anacrostic
let me answer this question with another question. Do you walk him and what sort of collar does he wear when he's being walked? Small dogs have very weak tracheas and he could be choking. Do use a halter. 2nd, I've had my small dog for 3 years now and he often "clears his throat" and it is no big deal. Really think your dog is fine.