Why does my dog keep coughing?
Dogs use their noses to explore the world. The dust, bacteria, and soil in the environment are easily inhaled by the dog's nose, causing the dog to cough. Because of this, it is normal for dogs to cough occasionally, and the dog’s immune system can basically eliminate these foreign bodies and get rid of them. However, if your dog keeps coughing, it is better to take your dog to the vet. There are many reasons that cause dogs to cough. This article will introduce you to several common causes.
1. Heart disease
When a dog has a heart disease, the heart valve will expand and compress the airway of the lungs, the dog will keep coughing. If your dog has a cough caused by a heart problem, the cough will get worse at night or when lying on his side.
2. Bacterial infection
When the dog's immunity is low, viruses and bacteria can easily infect the upper respiratory tract and the entire airway, causing pneumonia and bronchitis in the dog.
3. Foreign body stuck
Another reason the dog keeps coughing may be that there is a foreign body stuck in his throat, and the dog can only keep coughing to try to expel the foreign body. If you find a foreign body in his esophagus, please take him to the pet hospital as soon as possible.
4. Pollen allergy
When your dog is allergic to pollen, cigarettes, etc. in the environment, the dog’s immune system will treat these substances as invaders, and the immune system will overreact to them, causing the dog to cough constantly
5. Canine flu
Like humans, dogs also suffer from flu, and dogs with flu can infect other dogs, so you'd better isolate dogs with flu separately.