What should I do if my Chesapeake Retriever coughs? A variety of reasons may cause a dog to cough. Improper treatment may delay the dog's condition or even make the condition more serious.

Coughing in different situations

1. Ordinary short cough

When dogs are excited, just woken up, frightened, etc., they may cough. This cough is usually short and has other symptoms. Generally, there is no need to worry too much. In addition, when the dog comes from the greenhouse and suddenly gets cold outside, he may also have a brief cough.

　2. Respiratory system problems

Respiratory diseases such as bronchitis, pharyngitis, laryngitis and tonsillitis may cause dogs to cough. These diseases may threaten the health of dogs in the long run. It is best to consult a doctor before proceeding. Handling must not be handled lightly.

3. Cold

Colds are also a common problem that causes dogs to cough. If treated as early as possible, there will usually be no big problem.

4. Puppies should be careful because they are caused by infectious diseases

Any problem for puppies should attract our attention, especially for puppies that have not been fully vaccinated. In addition to coughing, you should also pay attention to whether there are other adverse reactions, because the initial symptoms of infectious diseases are very similar to those of a common cold. Therefore, for safety reasons, it is best to rule out infectious diseases first.

How to deal with cough

1. Observe the dog’s condition more

When a dog coughs, the owner does not need to be too nervous. First, analyze the cause of the cough, and then prescribe the right medicine. Usually a dog’s cough does not have other symptoms, and it is just caused by stimulation such as dust or cold air. If you need treatment, just take a break.

　2. Chronic bronchitis

The cause of long-term coughing in dogs is usually chronic bronchitis. The owner can mix a bottle of acute bronchial syrup with a piece of codeine and give it to the dog evenly. In addition, namycin or gentamicin can also be used for treatment. However, these treatments are all performed in hospitals.

　3. Cough and other adverse conditions

If the dog has other adverse reactions besides coughing, and the cough has lasted for a long time, it is best to send the dog to the hospital for examination as soon as possible. If it is an infectious disease, the owner’s hospital will determine whether to treat the dog.