My dog has phlegm in his throat and coughs. What should I do?

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!

Poor guy. It sounds like at the very least Ziggy has an upper airway infection. I would recommend taking him to your vet to get him examined today if possible. If he does have an infection, then a short course of antibiotics prescribed by your vet generally is enough to resolve the issue. Here is more info on upper airway infections (kennel cough) in dogs--> https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4951478 Best of luck moving forward with your pet Ziggy and I hope that he feels better soon! Take care. : )

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Tobi. The coughing/gagging sound you described can be a sign of a respiratory tract infection. Infected dogs can also cough up a white foamy material. If this continues, he will need to see a veterinarian. If he does have an infection, antibiotics may be necessary. I hope this information helps!

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Gee Gee. Based on your description, she may have a respiratory tract infection. If she is eating, drinking and acting like herself, she may clear the infection on her own. If she is acting sick though, she will need to see a veterinarian. If she is congested at all, you can turn the shower to hot and let the steam build in the bathroom. Then place her in the bathroom to breathe the warm humid air. 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!

This sign could be compatible with an upper respiratory tract inflammation/infection or possibly to a rhinitis and ''congested nose''(inflammatory, allergic, infective). A clinical examination at your local veterinarian is essential to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. Antibiotics may be needed. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!

Poor Diesel. The type of gagging and coughing makes me worry about an upper respiratory infection. Unfortunately, they do not have to be around any type of other animals or board facilities to contract this. Since he is starting to become lethargic, I would go ahead and try to get him in to see the vet. The vet will be able to listen to his heart and lungs to ensure everything sounds okay. They will also be able to determine if this is just upper respiratory or if his heart could be involved or if this has progressed to a pneumonia. They will be able to get him started on the proper meds to make him feel better. I hope this helps!