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dog hacking

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Posted on 2008/09/30 by april hedding
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my dog keeps hacking like something is in his throat, and nothing is coming out, is this a sign of heartworm?

Symptoms: Breathing, Vomiting, Coughing

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  •   Kristina McCurdy says:

    September 30th, 2008 at 02:41 PM

    Hi, I hope I can help you! Coughing can be a sign of heartworm. Is your pet on Heartworm preventative? is he tested annually? Dry coughing can also be a sign of bordetella and collapsing trachea. Has he been to the boarder? groomer? or dog park recently? do you walk with a leash or harness? What breed of doggie is your pet? Thanks and I hope he gets better!

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  •   Andrea Selner says:

    January 31st, 2009 at 09:51 AM

    Coughing is a symptom of many diseases. Heartworm Disease being one of them.  If you do not have your pet on a Heartworm Preventative then getting him/her tested is necessary to determine his/her status.  If you do have your pet tested annually and haven't missed/skipped any pills then there are other diseases that may be causing the cough.  Heart Disease, Collapsing trachea, reverse sneezing and pneumonia to name a few.  I would strongly recommend that you take your pet to a Veterinarian to confirm what might be going on. Some diseases that cause coughing can be life threatening.  Good luck.

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    April 11th, 2009 at 06:57 AM

    my dog has just got over larangitis he had the same symptoms as yours he was put on antibiotics and steroids he still acks a little but now has other issues like being sick upset stomache and drinking enormous quanties of water my advice is take him to the vet

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