yesterday morning samson started coughing & gagging really bad, to the point that he reminds me of a cat trying to cough up a fur ball but nothing comes up.he did it all night last night & is still at it today. I'm afraid he might be getting phnewmonia. what can i give him to help? he's 12 yrs. old.
Pamela Selvage says:
October 25th, 2008 at 01:18 PM
It is always best to contact your vet when it comes to any issues concerning the health of your pet. Kennel cough is a very contagious virus that spread from otehr dogs in either a kennel type environment, grooming facilities, dog parks etc. Symptoms include coughing, gagging, sneezing, and unny nose. And yes it can develop into pneumonia, in rare cases, if left untreated. Iot is best to contact your vet right away.
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