Dogs will also have coughing like us. Every time they click, the sound makes the shoveler anxious!
Today we have listed several causes of dog coughing and let’s talk to you!
Reverse sneeze
Reverse sneeze is a common health problem for small and short-headed dog breeds (flat faces). Although reverse sneezing is not a cough, it makes a sound that can make people mistakenly think of it as a cough or suffocation. It is caused by spasms of the throat and soft palate caused by stimuli, including simple excitement, exercise, over-tight collar, pollen, and even sudden temperature changes.
Reverse sneezing in dogs is usually caused by cold air stimulating the respiratory tract or the original intention to sneeze but failing to sneeze. The common manifestation is rapid breathing in a short period of time. This usually occurs in winter in dogs, especially in the morning or at night when the air temperature is low. When the dog's sneeze reversal is over, it will show a dephine movement and swallow some secretions into the esophagus. Dogs that usually experience this type of condition may have allergic rhinitis problems. It is recommended to reduce the irritation of cold air or other irritating odors to the dog's respiratory tract.
Cannus kennel cough
Cannus kennel cough is a highly contagious respiratory disease, usually caused by canine type II adenovirus, canine parainfluenza virus, bronchial dermatitis, etc. This disease is often found in puppies, mainly manifested in the dog's throat, which seems to have something in its throat, and it cannot cough out, and the sound it makes is like a goose crowing. The main symptoms of dog kennel cough include continuous cough, vomiting, wheezing when breathing, and increased secretions from the eyes and nose.
The treatment of kennel cough usually requires the use of antibiotics, antiviral drugs, and anti-cough and phlegm-relieving drugs. Specific drug selection and treatment methods should be determined based on the dog's specific symptoms and veterinary advice. At the same time, in order to prevent the spread of kennel cough, the dog's living environment should be kept clean and hygienic, avoid contact with other dogs, and ensure that the dog has sufficient rest and nutrition.
pneumonia
pulmonary fluid accumulation in the dog causes constant wet cough. For example, inhaled pneumonia, dogs may also cough violently when inhaling gastric acid or vomit or inhaling other foreign objects when vomiting.
In addition to the common bacterial and fungal pneumonia, there is another type of pneumonia, which is inhaled pneumonia. This disease is caused by inhaling foreign substances such as vomit, gastrointestinal acid or food, which leads to inflammation and infection in the lungs.
Aspiration pneumonia can be life-threatening, and most dogs with this disease have a poor prognosis, so you should always aim for prevention. If you suspect your dog is inhaling a foreign object, be sure to send it to a veterinary clinic or first aid animal clinic immediately.
Foreign objects stuck in the throat
Respiration suddenly becomes rapid, coughing, usually vomiting, and convulsions throughout the body.
A sudden and violent cough, or a cough that sounds more like vomiting, especially when accompanied by movements such as licking the mouth or trying to swallow, may be a sign of a dog's throat or something stuck in its throat.
If the cough occurs outdoors or just returns home from the outside, it may be due to it swallowing or inhaling grass seeds or other foreign objects and ending up stuck in the throat. If it does not appear to cough up foreign objects, make an appointment with a veterinarian at this time to prevent potential infections or even pneumonia.
Train collapse
Symptoms of tracheal collapse in dogs usually include cough, dry retching, shortness of breath. When the condition is serious, the visual mucosa may be light blue, and may even faint due to irritation or other reasons.
In addition, dogs may experience symptoms such as dyspnea, high breathing sounds (wistiness), and intolerant exercise. If the trachea collapses to level 3 or 4, it may cause hypoxia and shock to the dog.
Some breeds of dogs, such as Yorkshire, Chihuahua, Pomeranian, Paugo, VIP, Jingba, Xishi and other small dogs, are often caused by abnormal tracheal cartilage structure and the tracheal lumen are relatively narrow, which is prone to tracheal collapse.
In addition, dogs who are obese or have chronic respiratory diseases are also prone to tracheal collapse.
Methods for treating tracheal collapse in dogs include the use of cough medicines, antibiotics, short-term steroid treatment, bronchodilator, and life care. In some cases, surgical placement of a tracheal stent or reconstruction of the trachea may be required. Therefore, once the dog is observed to have symptoms of exercise intolerance and frequent gasping, it is necessary to seek medical examination in time.
Heart disease
Dogs always cough and cough may also be a symptom of dog heart disease. Other symptoms include purple tongue, loss of appetite, fatigue, weakness, decreased exercise endurance, fast or slow heartbeat, difficulty breathing, etc. If your dog is diagnosed with heart disease and is mainly resting, lying down or coughing at night, it may be a sign of worsening of the disease.
Treatment of heart disease in dogs depends on a variety of factors, including the severity of the problem, the age and health of the dog, the cost of treatment, and other considerations. Consult a certified veterinary cardiologist to help you get more information about the severity of your dog’s condition.
Heart disease dogs have shortness of breath and their heartbeats are faster or slow, causing coughing or inhaling.