Puppy cough and dry retching may be caused by foreign objects in the esophagus, colds or viral infections, or intra-body parasites. Since there are many reasons for this symptom, it is not recommended that the owner treat it by himself. He should take the dog directly to the pet hospital for disease diagnosis in time to avoid aggravation of the condition due to treatment.
1. What to do if a dog coughs and retching?
Dog coughs and retching need to determine the cause before treatment: First, if it is coughs and retching caused by respiratory infection caused by colds, anti-inflammatory drugs and anti-cough and anti-asthma drugs can be given for treatment, and the treatment cycle is about 7-15 days. During the treatment period, the dog needs to be kept warm. At the same time, it is also necessary to consider whether it is caused by viral infection. Test strips or PCR are required. If there is viral infection, antiviral drugs are also required. Secondly, cough and dry retching caused by stimulation of foreign objects in the esophageal tract require DR examination to determine the location of foreign objects, and then the foreign objects are excreted by vomiting or surgery. Finally, coughing and dry retard caused by stimulation of parasite return in the body requires internal deworming treatment. It is generally recommended to perform internal deworming once every 3 months.
2. Can dogs heal themselves by coughing and retching?
Usually, coughing and retching caused by diseases cannot heal themselves. If the dog coughs and retching only a few times and there is no abnormality in spirit and appetite, it may be caused by eating too fast, and it will usually recover after a few minutes. Owners can use slow food bowls to correct their dog's habit of eating. However, if the dog continues to cough and retching, accompanied by listlessness, loss of appetite, abnormal breathing and body temperature, it will not be able to heal itself and seek medical treatment in time for routine blood, DR, and virus examinations.