My 9-week-old puppy is congested, coughing, and vomiting. What to do?

Poor Ron! The congestion and the vomiting could be related or it could be two separate problems. It sounds like he likely has a respiratory infection. I would see your vet for an exam and possible antibiotics. Your vet will be able to do X-rays if needed to ensure he hasn't developed pneumonia as well. The vomiting could be from swallowing a lot of mucus or it could be something's separate like a bscterial infection, viral infection, eating something he shouldn't, etc. Your vet will be able to help determine this as well eith the exam. I hope this helps and he starts to feel better soon.

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!

Oh no, poor Ice! I'm sorry he's sick. This vomiting could be due to his respiratory infection if he's coughing a lot. I would have him seen by a vet for his symptoms. He may benefit from medications from the vet for his symptoms. If he's congested, you can put him in a room with a humidifier or take him into the bathroom with you when you take a shower. The steam from either may help temporarily with his congestion.

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!

If she is eating well/nursing well, and going to the bathroom normally in addition to acting fine, she may be OK. I just worry about how young she is though. I wouldn't let this go on too long. If she were to get sick it's much harder on her because her immune system is so immature. I would take her in when you can to see the vet. They can check her lungs and make sure the congestion is just in her upper respiratory tract. Tiny puppies can also have a condition cause cleft palate, for example, and that can cause them to inhale the milk when nursing. This can cause pneumonia, so again, I'd have her examined as soon as you're able. In the meantime, taking her in the bathroom when members of the household shower can help clear out her upper respiratory react, acting like a humidifier with babies that have stuffy noses.

Congratulations on your new puppy! It sounds like Nashville may have an upper respiratory infection, or kennel cough. You are absolutely correct in being concerned, as this condition can progress down into the lungs and cause pneumonia if not treated. I recommend having her seen by a vet sooner than next week so that she can start the appropriate course of treatment. Your vet may even elect to postpone her shots until she is better to give her immune system to fight the infection properly.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Kano. I recommend that he sees his veterinarian as I am concerned that he has an upper respiratory tract infection. Since the coughing has not resolved on it's own, he may require a medication. In the meantime, encourage him to continue to eat and drink. Keep him home to allow him and to rest and as he may be contagious to other dogs. I hope this information helps!