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Hello, My dog (Honey) is 14 years old and she is an indoor dog. My princes, started coughing and sounds like she is going to vomit but doesn't. She has actually vomited twice in the week, so I started giving her biled chicken and some blend rice, in case it was reflux but last night about every hour she would have that cough. We didn't sleep. What else can I do? and what is wrong? Amy C Thank you
Updated On October 11th, 2020
Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 14 years and 7 months old | 19 lbs
Answered By Linda G, MS, DVM 183
Veterinarian
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Hello. Coughing & gagging is pretty indicative of tracheobronchitis, or kennel cough, but in a 14 year old dog, I would be concerned about heartworm disease, heart failure, lung disease, tracheal collapse or bronchitis. So, there are many things that can cause a cough such as this. Only a good examination by your veterinarian, some blood tests & possibly a chest x-ray may be needed to fully diagnose Honey. Once this is done, the appropriate medications & treatments can be started to hopefully make her well. Good luck & thanks for contacting PetCoach.
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