What to do if your dog is coughing up phlegm?

If your dog is coughing and also has thick mucus coming from his eyes and nose, see your vet immediately.

Can dogs get phlegm in their throat?

Mucus congestion and coughing Coughing can occur when phlegm becomes backed up in a dog’s throat, and is often a sign of canine pneumonia, especially if the cough is wet and productive.

What can I give my dog for mucus?

But you can give an adult dog a teaspoon of honey with their meals, and it may soothe their stuffy nose and cough. You can even find honey specifically produced for dogs; K9 Honey is a family-owned company offering raw honey for dog wellness.

What makes a dog cough up phlegm?

Canine Pneumonia. Pneumonia also causes coughing in dogs, amongst other symptoms. The cough is usually a moist, bubbling one, which indicates fluid or phlegm in the lungs. Pneumonia can be a result of an infection, or secondary to other conditions, such as allergies, aspiration of liquid, or heart failure.

Why is my dog coughing like something is stuck in his throat?

Coughs and Causes. This type of cough can also suggest that something is stuck in the throat. A wet cough, one that sounds as if the dog is gargling, may mean that fluid or phlegm has built up in the lungs. Usually, this occurs with pneumonia, which can be caused by viruses, bacteria, fungi or parasites.

Why is my dog spitting up white foam?

One possible cause for your dog coughing up white foam could be bloat (twisted stomach). For reasons not yet fully understood, the stomach muscles suddenly gets filled with air. It goes on to put pressure on the other organs. The most affected is the diaphragm.

Why is my dog vomiting white phlegm?

In addition to gastritis, a condition in which the dog’s stomach becomes inflamed, some diseases that are not directly related to the digestive system also may cause dogs to vomit white phlegm. Pancreatitis and kidney failure are two such examples, and both require prompt veterinary attention.