Can dogs catch coughs & colds in the winter? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Rachael x · 11-23-2010, 07:06 AM

For the past few days now I have noticed Poppy is coughing.
Its not a lot, maybe 3 times a day. Just for the past 2-3 days.
She coughed maybe 3 times last night while we were playing.
The only dog she is around is my other dog Jess who has not been coughing, and neither have been to a kennel.
We have always walked her with a harness and not a collar and she is up to date on her heart worm shots.
Do you think its anything to be worried about?
Or can dogs catch coughs and colds in the winter?

yorkieusa · 11-23-2010, 07:12 AM

Yes, they can get colds or other respiratory conditions. It's good to go get it checked out. They are so little. They can get pneumonia, so it's good to be careful.

chachi · 11-23-2010, 07:12 AM

Their colds are kennel cough but they can also get respiratory infections

Rachael x · 11-23-2010, 07:16 AM

Thanks.
She didnt cough at all this morning but I will see how she goes tonight, and if she continues to cough I will call the vets tomorrow morning and make an appointment to be on the safe side.

YorkieZoo · 11-23-2010, 09:06 AM

I'm taking little Jack in tomorrow for this very thing...he has been coughing and sneezing the past couple of days.

Rachael x · 11-23-2010, 09:09 AM

I hope Jack is okay.

chloe-mom · 11-24-2010, 07:57 AM

Hope Poppy and Jack are feeling better this morning.

Rachael x · 11-24-2010, 08:11 AM

Thank you

Poppy has not coughed for 2 days now so we are just keeping an eye on her for now, if she starts to cough again I will take her to see the vet.
How is Jack doing?

zowiandnikasmom · 11-25-2010, 06:21 AM

yes! kennel cough is a virus kinda like the flu in people. they can catch a cold even if not in a kennel environment. my little pixie just got over a case of kennel cough with a round of antibiotics. hope your baby gets better soon!

11-23-2010, 07:06 AM	#1
Rachael x Poppy's Mamma ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: England Posts: 3,751 Blog Entries: 3	Can dogs catch coughs & colds in the winter? For the past few days now I have noticed Poppy is coughing. Its not a lot, maybe 3 times a day. Just for the past 2-3 days. She coughed maybe 3 times last night while we were playing. The only dog she is around is my other dog Jess who has not been coughing, and neither have been to a kennel. We have always walked her with a harness and not a collar and she is up to date on her heart worm shots. Do you think its anything to be worried about? Or can dogs catch coughs and colds in the winter? __________________ Rachael & Poppy

11-23-2010, 07:12 AM	#2
yorkieusa Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 21,173	Yes, they can get colds or other respiratory conditions. It's good to go get it checked out. They are so little. They can get pneumonia, so it's good to be careful. __________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel

11-23-2010, 07:12 AM	#3
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	Their colds are kennel cough but they can also get respiratory infections __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

11-23-2010, 07:16 AM	#4
Rachael x Poppy's Mamma ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: England Posts: 3,751 Blog Entries: 3	Thanks. She didnt cough at all this morning but I will see how she goes tonight, and if she continues to cough I will call the vets tomorrow morning and make an appointment to be on the safe side. __________________ Rachael & Poppy

11-23-2010, 09:06 AM	#5
YorkieZoo Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Westfield, Indiana, USA Posts: 461	I'm taking little Jack in tomorrow for this very thing...he has been coughing and sneezing the past couple of days. __________________ YorkieZoo's Babies!-Click here! Not deserving of my beautiful wife Stephanie Daddy to: Houston Piper Meadow Zander Jack Phoebe Willow and always a foster or two!

11-23-2010, 09:09 AM	#6
Rachael x Poppy's Mamma ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: England Posts: 3,751 Blog Entries: 3	I hope Jack is okay. __________________ Rachael & Poppy

11-24-2010, 07:57 AM	#7
chloe-mom Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Manchester, Ky Posts: 136	Hope Poppy and Jack are feeling better this morning.

11-24-2010, 08:11 AM	#8
Rachael x Poppy's Mamma ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: England Posts: 3,751 Blog Entries: 3	Thank you Poppy has not coughed for 2 days now so we are just keeping an eye on her for now, if she starts to cough again I will take her to see the vet. How is Jack doing? __________________ Rachael & Poppy

11-25-2010, 06:21 AM	#9
zowiandnikasmom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: illinois Posts: 902	yes! kennel cough is a virus kinda like the flu in people. they can catch a cold even if not in a kennel environment. my little pixie just got over a case of kennel cough with a round of antibiotics. hope your baby gets better soon! __________________ My Princess Zowi 1/21/01 My Precious Pixie 5/28/10 My Little Angel Nika 4/16/04-8/29/10