A dog that keeps coughing and foaming as if stuck may be an upper respiratory tract infection caused by a cold. In addition to coughing and foaming, the dog may also have symptoms of runny nose and sneezing. It is recommended that the owner consult a pet doctor in time for medication treatment. Secondly, it may also be because there is a foreign object stuck in the dog's throat, which makes the dog feel uncomfortable, so he wants to spit out the foreign object through retching. Finally, if your dog has not been vaccinated and is infected by the canine distemper virus, it may also cause coughing or even vomiting.
1. Cold
If your dog has symptoms such as runny nose and sneezing in addition to coughing and frothing, it is likely to be a respiratory disease caused by a cold. At this time, it is recommended that the owner take the dog to the pet hospital for examination and treatment as soon as possible. If the cough is severe, in addition to antitussive drugs, the cough can also be relieved through aerosolization.
2. There are foreign objects stuck in the throat
If there are hair, dust, flying insects and other foreign objects stuck in the dog's throat, causing the dog to feel uncomfortable, he may want to retching. In order to expel the foreign matter, there will also be continuous scratching of the throat and drooling. In this regard, it is recommended that the owner first take the dog to the pet hospital for a X-ray examination to determine the size and location of the foreign body and see whether surgery is needed to remove it.
3. Viral infection
If the dog has not been fully vaccinated and develops coughing and foaming, you need to focus on canine distemper virus. Usually, dogs infected with canine distemper virus will show symptoms such as depression, loss of appetite, runny nose, sneezing, diarrhea, salivation, convulsions, blood in the stool, etc. If not treated in time, the chance of death is very high. Therefore, owners must pay attention to observation. If they find that their dog has the above symptoms, they need to go to the pet hospital for examination and treatment in time, otherwise the dog's life may be in danger.