but it's hard to say without hearing the dog do it. Small dogs are kind of prone to it. I have one that does it all the time when she gets excited about something. If that's what it is, it's harmless and it's not even treated. I wouldn't take a chance on it though. I'd still take her and let a vet look at her. Hopefully, she'll do the cough/sneeze thing at the vet's office so the vet can hear it for himself.
If the vet says it's bordetella (kennel cough), don't freak out. There are much worse things your dog could have, and a high percentage of dogs get it at some point in their lives. People get scared at the mention of the word, but it's really sort of like the common cold in humans. Unless it's severe, meaning the dog is continually coughing, isn't eating, acting lethargic, running a fever, etc., vets typically don't even treat it. It runs its own course in a week or so. Don't let that deter you from seeing the vet, because more severe cases can develop secondary pneumonia.
Best wishes. Let us know what you find out and how she's doing
