Why is my dog coughing and throwing up white mucus for days?

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• Answered By Anna M., DVM

  Veterinarian

  I'm sorry to hear Mocho isn't feeling well! Vomiting can be a symptom of a primary GI problem such as having eaten something spoiled, a GI obstruction, parasites, or pancreatitis.... or can be a secondary symptom of nearly any medical issue in the body such as liver disease, kidney disease, or any kind of infection. When the vomiting is very acute and has had a short duration, we sometimes recommend withholding food for several hours and trying bland food, as this can help with mild stomach upset - but in this case, if Mocho has been vomiting for 4 days now, he should absolutely go to the vet. Your vet will likely recommend bloodwork and x-rays to determine why Mocho's been vomiting, and will then be able to recommend appropriate medication to treat. I hope this helps!

  

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• Answered By Jessica Keay, DVM

  Veterinarian

  Published on October 7th, 2019

  I am so sorry to hear about Mocha's problems. There can be many different causes for vomiting in dogs, ranging form ingestion of a foreign object that is causing a blockage of the intestines, to an infection with a virus or bacteria, to problems with internal organs like kidneys or pancreas. If your dog has been vomiting all week, I would recommend bringing Mocha into her vet for an exam as soon as possible. The vet will do a physical examination and get a thorough history, and then based on their findings they may recommend testing such as an x-ray, or may do treatments such as injections to decrease nausea. You can read more about vomiting at https://www.petcoach.co/dog/condition/vomiting-1/

  

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