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Sent to Pet Experts October 08, 2006 9:03 a.m.

My 1 year old boxer has always been very healthy until today. She woke me up this morning about 5 a.m with a horrable cough. She sounds like she is trying to get something up and can't. She is not vommitting, her breathing is fine-but a little noisey at times. I am concerned that she may have a cold. She has no dicharge from her nose, and her eyes are clear. She is acting fine it's just this coughing thing sounds aweful.

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Age: 1; Female; Breed: Boxer

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She is able to eat and drink normally.

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October 08, 2006 9:15 a.m. (12 minutes and 33 seconds later)

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Good morning to you :) There are many reasons for dogs to start coughing...kennel cough, parasites like roundworm or heartworm, distemper (should not be an issue if your girl is utd on shots), a fungus or allergies. You can try to run a hot shower and fill your bathroom with the steam....allow your girl in at 10-15 minute intervals to get some relief. If the cough worsens or does not get any better throughout today, you will want to give your vet a call tomorrow regarding this. You can read more about canine coughs here:

http://www.canismajor.com/dog/cough.html

Hope this helps and explains to you the possible reasons for this and hope your girl feels better soon :)

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