Understanding Dog Cough: Symptoms and Causes Explained

The Causes of a Dog's Cough

Nonpathological coughs in dogs are primarily due to foreign objects stuck in the throat or the animal being affected by irritant odors.

Reasons for dry coughs not associated with illness include: Puppies may be allergic to certain substances in the air, such as dry, cold air, dust, pollen, and other unusual scents, which can trigger persistent coughing.

Coughs caused by respiratory diseases:

Dog Laryngitis: Dogs may experience difficulty swallowing, swelling in the throat, difficulty breathing, and severe coughing.

Dog Bronchitis: Dogs will have a painful dry cough, which may later turn into a wet cough with increased mucus production and spasmodic coughing.

Dog Bronchopneumonia: Dogs may exhibit elevated body temperature, nasal discharge, coughing, and a stronger lung泡 sound upon auscultation.

Dog Pneumonia: Dogs may have a body temperature of 40°C or higher, decreased appetite, increased heart rate, and wet coughing.

Dog Pneumonitis: Puppies may have difficulty breathing, wheezing, openmouth breathing, and a clear sign of oxygen deficiency, accompanied by coughing up sputum.

Dog Pneumonitis: Puppies may show severe mixed respiratory distress, weak and moist coughs, bulging eyes, and a large amount of pink frothy nasal discharge from the nostrils.

Dog Pleurisy: Puppies may breathe rapidly, adopt an abdominal breathing pattern, cough occasionally, and experience significant pain upon palpation of the chest wall.

Pet Expert Tip: There are numerous reasons for a dog to cough, and it can be challenging for owners to discern them. If your pet dog is persistently coughing, it is advisable to take it to a veterinary clinic for a proper diagnosis and treatment by a professional veterinarian.