What does a dog cough sound like?

It used to be thought that kennel cough in dogs was usually caused by bacteria called Bordetella. Signs of Kennel Cough A dog with kennel cough has a dry, hacking cough for a few days. The coughing is sometimes accompanied by sneezing or gagging and a dog may cough more after exercise. read more

Dogs often catch illnesses from other dogs, particularly when in big groups, like at kennels or dog shows. This kind of cough is usually a dry, hacking cough. Dogs should recover completely within a week or two with rest, and occasionally medication, but are highly contagious while sick. read more

Many dogs also “reverse sneeze,” which is a respiratory event that sounds more like coughing or choking By Dr. Becker Much like humans, dogs cough for a lot of different reasons, some mostly harmless, and some quite serious. read more

A wet cough, one that sounds as if the dog is gargling, may mean that fluid or phlegm has built up in the lungs. Usually, this occurs with pneumonia, which can be caused by viruses, bacteria, fungi or parasites. read more