My dog is coughing and choking from URI. How to break up congestion?

Considering the amount of medications and her current health issues, I would strongly urge you to call her primary veterinarian to ask this question. While it is quite possible that she has phlegm, I would also be concerned about issues related to the possible mass or other disease process going on in her respiratory system. Since guafenasin is not a commonly used medication in healthy animals, I am reluctant to recommend its use in your dog's case since I am not aware of all of her medical history.

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!

Hello and thank you for reaching out to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. I recommend giving the Benadryl as frequently as your veterinarian has instructed you can give it - typically every 6-8 hours. Coco's cough will likely not resolve for at least 3-5 days with the antibiotic medication, because this needs time to work and relieve the infection. I hope this is helpful!

Poor Baby. She likely has an upper respiratory infection. A lower airway infection (pneumonia) is possible also but typically pets are much sicker and have fluid sounds from the chest if this were the case. Upper respiratory infections in dogs are not like people colds, because they generally are caused by a bacterial infection which requires a short course of antibiotics to get rid of. Therefore, it's best if you get Baby seen by your local vet to be examined and prescribed medication. I would make it a point to get her seen within the next 24 hrs if at all possible, before her condition gets any worse. Don't be tempted to give her any over be counter cough medicine, because she has, what sounds like, a productive cough (coughing up fluid and phlegm) and therefore you don't want to suppress her cough. The vet will give her the exact medication she needs to get well again. I wish Baby a full and speedy recovery!

Sometimes they are able to cough up the mucus and other times it is slowly absorbed by the body. Since she’s having trouble breathing I recommend to call and update your veterinarian. They may recommend to see Cassie again. Best of luck and I hope this helps. Please feel free to post any additional questions.

Thank you for submitting your question. I am concerned your dog has an upper respiratory infection giving the mucus you are describing. There are not any over-the-counter products that I would recommend. If her symptoms are not resolving, she will need to see her veterinarian. In the meantime, you can try running hot water from the shower and letting the steam build up in the bathroom. She can breathe the steam for a few minutes several times per day. This can help relieve mild congestion. If she is not eating well or acting lethargic, she should see her veterinarian soon. I hope this helps!

Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Honey is absolutely precious! Coughing, especially when accompanied by nasal discharge, can be a sign of an upper respiratory infection. However, it can also be a sign of a lower respiratory issue, such as pneumonia and it is concerning that Honey has some episodes of lethargy, as this indicates that she is not feeling well. I recommend having her seen by a vet as soon as possible to determine what is going on and begin the appropriate treatment. I hope Honey starts feeling better soon!