Why does my dog cough?

A dog may be coughing because of: Kennel cough. Kennel cough is the common name for a deep, honking canine cough. Your vet should make sure that he doesn't need antibiotics or cough suppressants. read more

Dogs with canine cough, more commonly known as kennel cough, tend to have a deep, dry, hacking cough. The cough usually gets worse with exertion. If your dog has been boarded recently or has been in some other situation where he has been in contact with large numbers of dogs, he may have picked up this highly contagious viral or bacterial infection. read more