My dog is coughing and sounds congested. How to clear her throat?

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!

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!

Poor Shorty! He may be congested. Try bringing him into the bathroom with you when you take a shower or putting him in a room with a humidifier. The steam from these may help with his congestion. Make sure he is eating, gently warming canned food if his appetite has gone down. I hope this 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!

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Tank. Based on the signs that you have described, I am concerned that he has an upper respiratory tract infection. He will need to see his veterinarian as he may require an antibiotic. In the meantime, encourage him to eat and drink. You can also run hot water in the shower with the bathroom door closed. Allow the steam to build up and then let him into the bathroom. Breathing the steam can ease congestion. I hope this information helps!

Poor Dolly! You can try to hold her in a small bathroom while your run a hot shower and let her breathe in the steam. Obviously, don’t put her in the water. And picking her up allows her to get more steaks since steam rises. You can also try some Benadryl. See the link below for more information. If she isn’t improving or if she is lethargic or not eating then I would have your vet look at her. Your vet will be able to listen to her heart and lungs and help determine the cause. She may need some antibiotics to help her feel better. I hope this helps! https://www.petcoach.co/canigive/dog/benadryl/

It sounds like Hettie could have a respiratory infection and may be congested. Tonight, you can try using a humidifier or bringing her into the bathroom with the door closed while you take a hot shower - the steam and humidity help to break up congestion and temporarily relieve symptoms associated with respiratory infections. I would bring her into the vet in morning for an exam. If she does have a respiratory infection, she may benefit from antibiotics.