My dog (shi-poo) keeps on coughing like he has a hairball or somthing.... can dogs get hairballs? He cleans my other cats.
2006-10-11 06:50:50 · 15 answers · asked by yhwh_loves_you 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
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2006-10-11 06:55:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, your dog might have kennel cough,it won't hurt to try 1-1.5cc children's Robitussin 3-4 times daily, if you don't see any improvement in 2-3 days you will have to carry your dog to the vet.also if it is kennel cough ,it is contagious and you might want to keep him or her away from your other pets until the cough has gone.
good luck
Leena
2006-10-11 07:00:26 · answer #2 · answered by leena 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually dogs do not get hairballs as they do not lick to clean their fur as cats do but yes they can get them. It is quite possible if he is licking the cats.
The most obvious thing you can do to help out is to make sure you brush your pets everyday. If consistent brushing does not completely eliminate the problem then you can try increasing your pets fiber intake. Try sprinkling a teaspoon of psyllium fiber or wheat bran on your pets food.
He may also have an obstruction, Perhaps he has an allergy to something in the house....this only the vet can verify. Certainly if he continues in this manner for any length of time I would take him to the vet.
2006-10-11 07:02:07 · answer #3 · answered by BlondeBarbie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are so many things that coughing could mean..This definitely calls for a trip to the vet. It could be any respiratory illness or a larger problem of the heart..You don't say how old he is...If he is elderly it could be because of calcification on his trachea..and/or heart valves..Or maybe he just has a cold! Get him checked out soon...
2006-10-11 07:02:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps she has an upset tummy. Unfortunately, dogs also cough when they have a heart problem. Your vet can help with medication.
2016-03-18 07:52:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Heart worms
Kennel Cough
A cold... an allergy...many many things.
Take him to your vet and rule out the bad ones!
2006-10-11 06:53:20 · answer #6 · answered by Gater 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My dog hv coughing problem too. Brought him to Mt Pleasant doctors at sembawang. He done an xray and found the lung slight deterioted but nothing at the throat. He mentioned to keep the house air clean to improve dog health.
however you can go this website to see the explaination:
http://www.dog-pictures.co.uk/dog-care-articles/why_is_my_dog_coughing.shtml
2006-10-11 07:40:54 · answer #7 · answered by irene l 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably choking on somthing if he keeps coughing you should take him down to the vet.
2006-10-11 06:54:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi Yhwh, It sounds like kennel cough.You need to take your little guy to the vet.This can be damage to his health.So don't wait take him A.S.A.P. No, dogs cannot get hair balls.. A Friend...
Clowmy
2006-10-11 07:03:44 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi do not know if they can get hair balls. my dachsund had a coughing spell last season,i took her to the vet and she had what they call kennel cough. she recieved a shot and was fine after that. i hope that will help you.
marion
2006-10-11 06:57:44 · answer #10 · answered by MARION E 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Could also be asthma. Yes, that is possible. I agree with everyone else.. take your dog to the vet.
2006-10-11 06:55:41 · answer #11 · answered by D F 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋