My 15 year old dog coughs alot for many weeks now.?

Question

He eat, drinks and goes potty just fine, has arthritis, and B-9 tumors in the past. Cough is dry and frequent.

Answer 1

My brothers 10 year old does this.

Go to vet and get it checked. Something was wrong with my brothers dog but I can't remember.

Now he's lost weight he doesn't cough as much. ;)

Answer 2

I would get him to the vet for a check up.  A cough, expecially of a dog of that age) is usually an indication of congestive heart failure. (Cardio).  

Answer 3

It sounds like kennel cough to me and is very contagious in dogs.  Your dog needs to go to the vet ASAP.  Good luck 2u.

Answer 4

Only your vet can tell you, after examining your dog, what may be causing the cough.  Coughing can be a symptom of a simple upper respiratory disease, pneumonia, heartworms, or even heart failure.

Answer 5

Why are you asking us?  Take it to a vet.  Coughs are so broad.  There are many reasons for coughs.

Answer 6

Take him to the vet and get him checked out.

Answer 7

First thing to do is to see your vet, if you haven't already. A cough can be a symptom for many things, from kennel cough to heart disease. If it were my dog, at that age, I would visit my vet.

Answer 8

either kennel cough or he's just getting old.

Answer 9

Even with a senior dog we do not want to assume anything.  Dogs can be at risk when "air quality" is poor just like humans. Some of my dogs get "allergies " with season changes just like I do. When it is hot and dusty some dogs may be affected by just the outside conditions.

However, a main concern with a mature dog would be fluid around the heart and lung problems. I would encourage you to get your boy in to the vet for a senior check up if it has been more than 6 months or so. Or at least call the vet office. They would be the first to know if there is a unusual number of dogs coming in with a cough, a contagious situation in the area, etc.  Normally Benadryl liquid will help a cough, even from kennel cough but will not affect if related to possible heart condition. Do hope it is no big deal and your dog is fine.

Answer 10

he's old