Dogs cough is usually a problem caused by respiratory infections, such as: cold and cough, will sneeze, runny nose and cough, just like people. Laryngitis, which is mainly triggered by a cold or inflammation caused by eating sharp food or foreign objects that cut the throat tract causing the dog to cough, drool and have difficulty swallowing. If your dog has dry heaving or vomiting of sticky phlegm or shortness of breath in addition to coughing, it is possible that the infection has reached the lower respiratory tract and is causing tracheobronchitis. Depending on the dog’s condition, a respiratory infection may cause inflammation of the dog’s airways, causing the dog to cough. Inflammation in the respiratory tract can cause your dog to cough like something is stuck, and if it spreads to the lower respiratory tract, the cough can worsen and lead to dry heaving. In severe cases, this can lead to spitting up sticky phlegm, breathing difficulties and even choking, so prompt treatment is needed.
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