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Dog Coughing At Night

Common Causes

• Airway problems like tracheal collapse or bronchitis, which can flare when a dog settles or shifts position
• Heart disease in older dogs, where a cough at rest or at night can be an early sign
• Postnasal drip from allergies or nose problems

Count The Breaths

While your dog sleeps, count breaths for 30 seconds and double it. Many vets use about 30 breaths a minute at rest as a level to call about. Ask yours what number matters for your dog.

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