My dog keeps coughing - its kind of like a barking sound but it doesn't sound healthy.?

Question

I've only had him since Friday night and this only started yesterday. He's only 9 weeks old, hasn't been outside and hasn't had his injections yet but I'm sure it isn't kennel cough.
Any ideas what this may be?
Thanks.

He has been wormed so I don't think that's a problem but he came from a proper pedigree breeder (yes i know that kennel cough is still definitely a possibility). We have already scheduled a vets appointment next Tuesday for their injections is that too long to wait?

Answer 1

Kennel cough usually takes a couple of days to manifest itself. So if your puppy seemed fine when you got him that didn't mean that he didn't have kennel cough. Don't worry though. It is something pretty common in dogs that come from a breeder, pet store, or an animal shelter. (A lot of dogs that come from a shelter catch kennel cough.)

If what the pup is doing sounds like a cross between a cough and a bark most likely that is what it is. I would call my vet and make an appointment. The vet will probably just give you some antibiotics and it should clear up within a week.

Hope this helps!

Answer 2

I would not wait until next Tuesday for your dog to be seen by his vet, I would schedule an appointment right away. I would see what the vet says, if it is kennel cough your vet will let you know and dispense meds as he/she sees fit. After your visit with the vet I would call the breeder and let her know that your pup is sick. Good Luck.

Answer 3

How can you be sure that it isn't kennel cough? Psychic? Not to be mean but, it is really difficult to prevent. Since it is such a young pup I would immediately call the vet and make an appointment. The cough could be a sign of anything! Anything!

Answer 4

this sounds like what might people it could be many things you would need to know all symptoms because many coughs can manic other things more serious or less serious firs of alhas your dog had all shots has your dog been on heart worm perventive? what is your dogs age what kind i would call my vet for a apoitment it could even be allergy's if you cant afford a vet. vist at this time and you are been seeing the same vet for a while just tell him the truth if he wont except payments then try calling your local humane shelter for some finacial aid without someone checking the animal and seeeing and knowing all the thing and history of the animal it would be hard for me to tell you via e mail. debbie c

Answer 5

properly Pamela that is an gained disease that takes position in older canines of the large and enormous breeds, somewhat Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers, Irish Setters, St. Bernards, and enormous Pyrenees. In Siberian Huskies, Bouviers des Flandres, Bull Terriers, and Dalmatians it takes position as a hereditary disorder. In those breeds, canines with this project might want to no longer be bred. Laryngeal paralysis consequences from harm to the nerves that administration the stream of the larynx. Trauma and age may be aspects. Hypothyroidism could also make a contribution to this project. A classic signal of laryngeal paralysis is a function croupy or “roaring” noise heard because the canines inhales. initially it looks for the period of or after workout. Later it takes position at relax. yet another signal is innovative weakening of the bark, which leads to a croaky whisper. In time the canines develops noisy respiratory, worked respiratory, decreased workout tolerance, and fainting spells. Laryngeal edema might want to strengthen and further compromise the airway, causing respiratory fall down or maybe lack of life. The diagnosis is made by technique of studying the vocal cords with a laryngoscope. Paralyzed vocal cords come jointly interior the middle somewhat of last properly aside. This produces a good air passage by ability of the larynx. Thanx. invoice.

Answer 6

hi there
your puppy must have his injections now and yes he or she could have kennel cough, i would take it to the vet asap as the mates in the litter could have the same problem and also could have a worm problem. hope this helps you

Answer 7

take your dog to the vet asap. that's just not good when dogs start coughing. that can be kennel cough and your dog needs to see the vet like now

Answer 8

My dog coughed like that and it turned out he had "Valley Fever". He was about 1 year old though and you have a baby on your hands. I would suggest taking him to the vet and checking it out. He may grow weak faster being a puppy so you don't want to wait too long. Good luck and best wishes.

Answer 9

Find out now what the cough is.
If you read the label on any vaccine, it says that it should only be given to healthy animals. You probably should put off the vaccines until the pup is over this.

Answer 10

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