XemaSab
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Sun Feb-15-09 01:56 AM
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What causes coughing in dogs? |
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She doesn't have a fever, she's negative for heartworms (as of three weeks ago), and she's not around filth or mold.
She coughed a little this morning, and had about 5 GNARLY sustained coughing spells throughout the day. Other than the cough she seems fine.
It sounds deep and chesty. :(
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Sun Feb-15-09 01:58 AM
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1. Has Michael Phelps been coming over? |
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Sun Feb-15-09 02:00 AM
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I was going to say "bong hits?" but I thought it would b a dick move when the OP is concerned about a beloved pet. So in essence, glad you did it first :P
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Sun Feb-15-09 02:06 AM
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9. dudddddddddddddddueeee |
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Sun Feb-15-09 02:08 AM
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No bong hits for you! :spank:
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Sun Feb-15-09 03:06 AM
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that always gets in the way...:rofl:
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Sun Feb-15-09 02:11 AM
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Edited on Sun Feb-15-09 02:12 AM by bluesbassman
He could have come over.:smoke:
Besides, Xema's a good sport, see post #6. BTW Xema,I really do hope you get your pup healthy asap!:hug:
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Sun Feb-15-09 02:20 AM
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Sun Feb-15-09 02:02 AM
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6. My aunt from Mendocino came over a few weeks ago |
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I didn't see her slip a sack, but I wasn't looking every second.
Man, the last time she slipped me a sack... was memorable. :smoke:
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Sun Feb-15-09 02:01 AM
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3. Many things can cause coughing in dogs. |
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Best to have your vet check it out, especially considering how you've described it.
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Sun Feb-15-09 02:03 AM
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7. Do dogs get hairballs? |
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Sun Feb-15-09 02:09 AM
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12. We were wondering if she had something in her throat |
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One time I got a fish bone stuck in my throat, and that was ALL WRONG. x(
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Sun Feb-15-09 02:14 AM
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Considering that most dogs will eat just about anything, it's possible that something will get caught in the gullet.
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Sun Feb-15-09 02:05 AM
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8. We've already got an appointment on Monday |
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Yes, the vet needs to check BOTH the rash on her belly AND check the area where she busted her tooth and later ripped her stitches. :eyes:
Pip's been at the vet a LOT lately. I'm counting four times in three months. :eyes:
(We love Pip, but it's been a revolving veterinary door lately.)
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Sun Feb-15-09 02:02 AM
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Edited on Sun Feb-15-09 02:17 AM by Angel
My pup had kennel cough after staying overnight at the vets last year. Has she been boarded lately, or spent time at the vets? A round of antibiotics cleared him up but it sounded like he had whooping cough until it did. I hope she gets well very soon.
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Sun Feb-15-09 02:07 AM
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10. Oddly enough, I hadn't considered that 'cause I hadn't remembered her being around other dogs |
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but she DID stay overnight at the vet on inauguration day. I don't know what the incubation period is, but it's possible. :shrug:
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Sun Feb-15-09 02:02 AM
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5. I suppose dogs can get respiratory infections, eh? |
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Sun Feb-15-09 02:19 AM
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15. it might be "smucker's syndrome"... |
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Sun Feb-15-09 02:20 AM
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17. Coughing can mean heart problems |
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The coughing is to try to get the heart to beat correctly if it's going to fast or erratic. How old is she?
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Sun Feb-15-09 02:27 AM
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I thought about that, but firstly this came on all of a sudden, secondly it's really deep and chesty, and thirdly I wouldn't think she'd be chasing the other dogs around and coughing instead of barking. ;)
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Sun Feb-15-09 02:38 AM
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20. lol, probably wouldn't be chasing |
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and that's kind of young for a heart problem anyway. That's really strange. Hopefully she has just picked up a little doggy cold and will be better soon.
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Sun Feb-15-09 02:41 AM
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I woke to this?!?
coughing can also mean stop running a meth lab by the sweat of her haunches.
just sayin.
why the fuck do you cough? Heart condition?
goin' back to my cave
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Sun Feb-15-09 02:50 AM
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24. My newborn almost died from a heart condition |
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The key symptom was unexplained coughing.
Enjoy your cave.
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Sun Feb-15-09 02:53 AM
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x(
I hope your child is okay. :pals:
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Sun Feb-15-09 02:55 AM
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27. He grew up fine, thank you |
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But it's why we all mention obscure symptoms, sometimes people don't know. What the hell is the good in knowing something if you don't share it, know what I mean??
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Sun Feb-15-09 03:02 AM
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If you had never heard of allergies, would coughing, difficulty breathing, rash, stomachache, and general malaise mean anything to you, or would it be the most bizarre disease you had ever heard of? :shrug:
(And I used allergies as an example because said dog has a gnarly rash, farts, has ear problems, is sorta fat, loses her hair, and generally is a fussy little dog. Did I mention she's a cattle dog mix, with possible pit bull and boxer? :eyes: Yeah, you'd think she'd be bomb proof, but no, she's got a lot of odd health problems.)
I'm glad your son is okay. :pals:
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Sun Feb-15-09 02:53 AM
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we ain't doctors.
It's like.. umm.. my cat is bleeding from her ears.. is this common?
:grr:
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Sun Feb-15-09 02:57 AM
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28. Gosh, did I diagnose anything? |
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No. I said "can mean". So if the dog was old or had other symptoms, the person might not wait until it was too late.
I swear to god I can't say a fucking thing around here without somebody jumping down my throat.
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Sun Feb-15-09 03:03 AM
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30. I'm sorry if I jumped too quick |
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like I said, I just had woke and saw this. I deal with silly dog/cat questions all day.
One of which is.. my dog/cat doesn't breath right... what should I do.
It annoys me. Many will leave messages about it calling at 1am for 3 days before I can get a hold of 'em and say.. HEY, der.. take it to a vet.
no hard feelings er nuttin.
:)
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Sun Feb-15-09 02:39 AM
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21. i'll be serious... my dogs have the run of my farm. they eat all sorts of disgusting things... |
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when i am not watching. on occasion they will cough and cough... sometimes followed by that "yuuk, yuuk, yuuk" sound before they yack on my carpet.
it might just be something disagreeable that was digested. sometimes something as simple as grass. but that never lasts more that an evening.
good luck...
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Sun Feb-15-09 02:44 AM
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23. sounds to me you have some serious "thirty-two glass" on your hands |
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I would take her/him to the vet.
x(
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