Coughing Dog with Diarrhea
My dog (a
four year old beagle) has been coughing lately(about a week and a half).
Also blood has been in his stool(jellylike along with diarrea). He is
about 8 pounds over weight. What should we do to help him.
Your dog is very sick. The problems may or may not be related. A cough could indicate an upper respiratory tract infection, such as Bordetella or kennel cough. Heart disease, collapsing tracheas, allergies and tumors are among the other possibilities causing the cough. The coughing alone warrents an examination by your veterinarian.
The bloody stool could indicate parasites, enteritis, cancer, or other serious problems. Linked with the coughing, Distemper and other serious infections become possible here. Again, you should have your veterinarian examine this dog as soon as possible. Be sure to have a fecal sample for your vet also, to expedite the checking for parasites.
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