Hi, over the last couple months my 14 y/o mutt has developed a cough- it's pretty brutal and you'd think she'd be barfing up at least saliva but nothing comes up.
The vet is aware, and my previous dog (15 y/o lab) also had it for her last couple years- apparently it's common for the trachea of older dogs to lose shape which causes them to cough...
Well since about dinner time last night she's been coughing so much, panting in between. She did sleep without coughing but back to it this AM. Fed her kibble soaked in warm water.
Besides going back to the emergency vet today (Sunday)- any ideas how to sooth this? And any idea if there may even be treatments/meds? She's old obviously and besides this is in quite good shape. She barely wanted to go for a walk this AM and was clearly worn out from all the hacking. Thanks.
*Edited to add that I googled tracheal collapse which may/may not be what the vet was talking about. That is generally found in toy breeds, may be genetic, due to obesity and poor air quality. This dog is in good shape, not a toy and the air here is good incl no smokers.....
The vet is aware, and my previous dog (15 y/o lab) also had it for her last couple years- apparently it's common for the trachea of older dogs to lose shape which causes them to cough...
Well since about dinner time last night she's been coughing so much, panting in between. She did sleep without coughing but back to it this AM. Fed her kibble soaked in warm water.
Besides going back to the emergency vet today (Sunday)- any ideas how to sooth this? And any idea if there may even be treatments/meds? She's old obviously and besides this is in quite good shape. She barely wanted to go for a walk this AM and was clearly worn out from all the hacking. Thanks.
*Edited to add that I googled tracheal collapse which may/may not be what the vet was talking about. That is generally found in toy breeds, may be genetic, due to obesity and poor air quality. This dog is in good shape, not a toy and the air here is good incl no smokers.....