My dog is coughing and wheezing. What are the causes and remedies?

It sounds like PD may have a respiratory infection. I would take her into the vet for an exam tomorrow. She may benefit from some antibiotics to help with the infection. In the meantime, she's congested, you can also 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.

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!

Hi and thanks for posting on Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! You can try using a humidifier for the home or in areas where she resides most frequently. Making sure the home's air filter is changed every year is also a good idea and can help decrease some of the irritating allergens in the air. Using a harness on her instead of a lead and collar around the neck can help lessen stress around airways. Lastly, making sure she is in cool moist air and limiting time spent in hotter weather can help as well. If Tia's symptoms worsen or do not improve, a veterinary visit really is best in order to obtain a diagnosis so Tia can receive the most appropriate care and treatment. Causes of breathing difficulties are many and include heart conditions, certain lung conditions such as asthma or bronchitis, as well as upper respiratory infection, collapsing tracheal disorders, or primary lung tumors. Typically chest x-rays are taken to rule out the above conditions. I hope this helps and I wish you and Tia the best!

Yes, there are a few home remedies you can try to see if that helps with Rosco's congestion. I would bring him 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. You can also put him in a small room with a humidifier to see if that helps with his congestion. Do not give him any human medications for his congestion, many are toxic to dogs. If he's still suffering with the congestion on Friday, take him into the vet.

These signs may be compatible with an upper respiratory tract infection/inflammation. If the signs are persistent for more than 24hours, a check up at your local vets would be needed as antibiotics may be required.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Aurora. I worry that she has an upper respiratory tract infection given her recent boarding stay. If so, she will likely need antibiotics from her veterinarian to resolve the issue. In the meantime, you can place her in the bathroom while you shower. Keep the door closed and allow the steam to build up. Breathing the warm humid air can lessen congestion and help her to breathe easier. I hope this information helps!

You could put a humidifier in the room with her and/or put her in the bathroom while you shower to moisturize her nasal passages and help her breath easier. She might also need an antibiotic and anti-inflammatory so you could have her examined by a vet to prescribe.