Marc G. asked

🐕  Dog Health

My 12-year-old, 6 lb Yorkie named Lucy has been coughing hard and hacking for 2 days, off and on, with no trouble breathing but worse at night. Her gums are not very pink, and she generally doesn't move around much. What could be causing this cough, and can she take any cough medication until I can take her to the vet on Monday?

August 15th, 2023

Rachel N. answered

The frequent coughing in a geriatric dog like Lucy can be serious and may indicate issues such as fl...

August 15th, 2023

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