HOW TO TREAT YOUR DOGS COUGH?

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HOW TO TREAT YOUR DOGS COUGH?
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• Dogs can start to cough for a whole host of
  reasons, some of which are usually minor and will
  go away on their own, such as if theyve gulped
  their water down too quickly or theyre straining
  on the leash. Some causes of coughing may be more
  serious though and require urgent medical
  attention, such as if your pet has a heart defect
  or problem with their lungs. Here are a few
  pointers for detecting which type of cough your
  pet has when you should seek veterinary help and
  what the treatment might be

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• Doggy coughs and their possible causes
• Some types of dog, such as Pugs and Bulldogs, and
  who are known as brachycephalic breeds, have
  anatomic problems with their airways that may
  cause them to develop a cough at some stage in
  their life. Toy breeds also have narrowed
  windpipes or trachea which commonly leads to a
  cough resembling the honk of a goose, especially
  if the pet is obese. Some breeds of dog who are
  susceptible to tooth and mouth infections and/or
  gum disease are prone to developing secondary
  infections of the airways which often results in
  excessive and persistent coughing. Smaller pet
  breeds who go on to pick up infections in their
  mouths, may find that it spreads to their heart
  valves, which can cause a nasty cough.

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• Kennel cough is an infection that most of us have
  heard of, and if a dog goes on to develop this,
  it can cause pneumonia if left untreated.
• A cough that appears to be caused by something
  such as the fast eating of food or drinking of
  water, should of course be monitored, but if
  symptoms appear only at these times and not at
  any other time, then there is little cause for
  concern. However, if in doubt, do consult with a
  professional. On the other hand, if your dog
  develops a cough that persists and has no obvious
  cause, you should seek immediate veterinary
  assistance.

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• Treating your pooches cough
• After a thorough examination by your preferred
  veterinary professional, they will be able to
  assess whether your pet dog has an infection, a
  cough caused by an anatomic defect or heart
  disease. Most coughs requiring further treatment
  fall into one of these categories, and the
  treatment will naturally be dependent on the
  cause. For infections, antibiotics may be
  prescribed along with treatment and prevention of
  intestinal parasites and heartworms or lungworms.
  If you wanted to go down the herbal, homeopathic
  route when treating your dogs cough, you could
  try herbal immune stimulants that include
  echinacea, goldenseal and elderberry.

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• Pet dogs having anatomic or infectious causes of
  coughing may be prescribed bronchodilators, while
  corticosteroids may be given for non-infectious
  cough causes.
• For a dog suffering from heart disease, a vet may
  prescribe medicine to dilate the blood vessels,
  along with various other treatments depending on
  the severity of the case.
• If your dog has developed a cough and youre
  concerned that its not going away, please
  consult with a qualified professional and have
  your pet checked over before purchasing any over
  the counter, or herbal remedies.

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