My dog's kennel cough is wheezy, breathing heavy. Is that normal?

No, it's not normal for a dog to breathe very rapidly. He could have a fever from the kennel cough, and he's trying to cool down. I would put him in a cool and dark room to see if that helps his breathing. If this rapid breathing continues, I would have Brutus seen by a vet.

Kennel cough doesn't typically cause wheezing while sleeping, but the other symptoms are common. If Mocha has a normal activity level and doesn't have any breathing issues when awake, it can probably wait. But if you are at all concerned about the way he is breathing, then he should be checked out ASAP.

I would take Kai into a vet first thing in the morning. Tonight, rest him. If he's congested, try bringing him into the bathroom when you take a shower to see if the steam helps. You can also put him in a room with a humidifier. In the morning, the vet can confirm he has kennel cough, and can give medication to help with his symptoms. Raw honey should not be fed to puppies, so I would not give him any. Best of luck.

Poor Teddy. You can try taking him into the bathroom with you when you take a shower or put him in a room with a humidifier. The steam from either may help with any congestion. Rest him. Take him out to potty on a harness to avoid pressure on his neck. Have him seen by a vet on Monday to get medication for his symptoms.

With his consistent symptoms, I recommend having him seen by the vet. There are many causes of respiratory symptoms, including heart disease, and I’m a bit concerned about his decreased exercise tolerance. Cantona may need medication to manage what’s driving his symptoms. Your vet will likely recommend chest x-rays to different a respiratory problem from a heart problem. Hope this helps!

Hi, If the dog completed his antibiotic course but still he is presenting signs of cough and breathing sounds, I would recommend to follow up with the vet. Senior dogs can show longer signs of illness in kennel cough but that needs to be monitored by a vet because if persist further investigation may be warranted.

Saturn needs to see his veterinarian today. An increased respiratory effort is concerning for many things including heart failure, primary lung disease, cancer or pneumonia. While it is possible the puppy gave him something, it could also be coincidental. All of these conditions require treatment. The veterinarian will take a listen to heart chest and may recommend some radiographs to see the heart and lungs. when breathing is involved, it's always best to play it safe. I hope Saturn starts feeling better and please feel free to post any additional questions.