Why does my dog have chest congestion, swallowing, and throwing up?

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Roo. I recommend that he sees a veterinarian as he may have an upper respiratory tract infection. If so, he will require treatment. In the meantime, you can turn the shower to hot and close the bathroom door. Allow the steam to build up in the room. Then place him in the bathroom to breathe the warm humid air. This can help to ease congestion. I hope this information helps!

Poor Ron! The congestion and the vomiting could be related or it could be two separate problems. It sounds like he likely has a respiratory infection. I would see your vet for an exam and possible antibiotics. Your vet will be able to do X-rays if needed to ensure he hasn't developed pneumonia as well. The vomiting could be from swallowing a lot of mucus or it could be something's separate like a bscterial infection, viral infection, eating something he shouldn't, etc. Your vet will be able to help determine this as well eith the exam. I hope this helps and he starts to feel better soon.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Coco. She may be experiencing congestion secondary to an upper respiratory tract infection. You can try turning the shower to hot and letting the steam build up in the bathroom. Then let her in the bathroom (not the shower) for a few minutes to breathe the humid air. This can help to ease congestion. If her symptoms persist though, she will need to see her veterinarian. I hope this information helps!

Congratulations on your adoption of Tank! That is a fair count of mucus draining from his nose. He likely has an upper respiratory infection from being in the shelter. He will need to be evaluated by a veterinarian to ensure this is the problem and nothing more serious. He will need to be prescribed medication as well. He can have the skin on his nose assessed at the same. In the meantime, keep encouraging him to eat and drink what he will. Keep him close to home and not around other dogs in case he is contagious. I hope this information helps!

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Pilot. He may have an upper respiratory tract infection based on the symptoms you have described. Affected dogs will typically have a gagging cough that may or may not bring up a white foamy material. They can sneeze and have eye or nose discharge. Some dogs are lethargic and will not eat as much. If his symptoms persist until tomorrow, he will need to see his veterinarian. If he is refusing to eat or drink, then I would have him seen today. In the meantime, keep him home and away from other dogs as he may be contagious. I hope this information helps!

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Jasmine. Based on your description, she may have an upper respiratory tract infection. So it is good that you are having her seen. If this is the case, ask if she is still contagious and how long she needs to be kept home and away from other dogs. If a dog is congested, I will turn the shower on hot and let steam build up in the bathroom. Then I place the dog in bathroom to allow them to breathe the steam. This can help to ease congestion. You can ask if she would benefit from this as well. I hope this information helps!

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Biggie. I am concerned that he has an upper respiratory tract infection based on the signs that you have described. He will need to see his veterinarian if his symptoms persist as he may require medication such as an antibiotic. Encourage him to eat and drink in the meantime. You can also turn the shower on and let the hot water run. Keep the door closed to allow the steam to build up. Then let Biggie in the bathroom. The warm humid air can help to ease congestion. I hope this information helps!