The dog, like the human being, can sometimes cough. The cough it is often a symptom that the animal's health status is not good, that the body is trying to expel those microorganisms that are attacking it.
Why is my dog coughing? Let us know what are the most common reasons, and what is their treatment.
There are several reasons why a dog can cough. Let's see what the main ones are:
- Internal parasites: If your dog has worms, he can cough. Treatment consists of administering an antiparasitic pill sold in veterinary clinics.
- Strange bodies- Being a gluttonous animal by nature, it can sometimes swallow something that should not cause it to cough. If this is the case of your friend, it is recommended that you take him to the vet to have it carefully removed.
- Kennel cough: It is a highly contagious disease characterized by a hoarse, unproductive cough with a deep, dry sound. It can be treated with antibiotics and prevented with vaccines.
- Lung cancer: If a tumor has started to grow in a dog's lung, it may have trouble breathing well and may even cough. The treatment will depend on each case, but it can be chemo or radiotherapy, or removal of the tumor.
- Flu: if you have been infected with the flu virus, among other symptoms you may have mucus, and a cough. It is treated with antibiotics.
It is a very contagious disease, so it is important that you keep your friend in a room and that you wash your hands before and after touching him. - PneumoniaIf your friend has a mild cough, has trouble breathing well, and also has runny nose, he may have pneumonia. To get better as soon as possible, you should be treated with antibiotics and intravenous fluids.
- Distemper: distemper is a viral disease that is also very contagious, transmitted through urine, feces or respiratory secretions. The veterinarian should treat him with antibiotics, although it can be prevented by giving him the corresponding vaccine when he is a puppy.
If you suspect that your friend is unwell, consult a veterinarian so that he recovers as soon as possible.