It is not my intention to scare you, but hacking or coughing can be symptomatic of congestive heart failure, something my last two Yorkies have had. It is quite treatable if caught early. Another thing that comes to mind is collapsing trachea, another problem we've had here. It wouldn't hurt to take Simon to the vet for a check up. Sometimes dogs will fear and/or attack a sick dog in their midst -- it dates back to the pack mentality and survival of the fittest and all that. Please let us know what your vet says. |