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DaisyMaesMama · 05-23-2009, 12:45 PM

Daisy Mae did the same thing when we brought her home. She was also 14 weeks. I thought it was Kennel Cough at first and was concerned. She coughed the very same way.

My vet said it was not Kennel Cough, but that she may be having a difficult time adjusting to the air, dust and such in your home. The AC or heater running in the house will change the air quality and their throats and tracheas are fragile. It's most likely drying out their mouth, etc. Daisy did get better w/o medication. It just took some time for her to get used to her new environment. She will cough like that every once in a while, but it's when she get something caught in her throat. Also, keep in mind if/when she is losing her baby teeth, she most likely will swallow them and that may make her gag/cough like that too.

Hope this helps.
~Kathy

05-23-2009, 12:45 PM	#20
DaisyMaesMama Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 303	*Daisy Mae did the same thing when we brought her home. She was also 14 weeks. I thought it was Kennel Cough at first and was concerned. She coughed the very same way.* My vet said it was not Kennel Cough, but that she may be having a difficult time adjusting to the air, dust and such in your home. The AC or heater running in the house will change the air quality and their throats and tracheas are fragile. It's most likely drying out their mouth, etc. Daisy did get better w/o medication. It just took some time for her to get used to her new environment. She will cough like that every once in a while, but it's when she get something caught in her throat. Also, keep in mind if/when she is losing her baby teeth, she most likely will swallow them and that may make her gag/cough like that too. *Hope this helps.* *~Kathy* __________________ Life is now complete with the *love of my Daisy Mae & Willow* Last edited by DaisyMaesMama; 05-23-2009 at 12:47 PM.