What causes a dog to cough and retch?

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There are many reasons a dog may cough and retch, including respiratory infection, pneumonia, viral infection, and foreign-object blockage. If the coughing and retching are caused by a foreign-object blockage, the symptoms usually subside on their own once the object is cleared.

In addition, when a dog is infected with bacteria or a virus, coughing and retching are also common. Because different causes require different treatments, take the dog to a veterinary clinic promptly when you notice coughing and retching, and apply targeted treatment based on the examination results.

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