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Coughs and inhaled foreign bodies
The most common cause of coughing we see is due to Kennel Cough (also known as infectious bronchitis), which is not limited to dogs who have been in kennels. Kennel cough rarely causes any acute problems, but if you are concerned, please contact the duty vet.
The most common cause of coughing we see is due to Kennel Cough (also known as infectious bronchitis), which is not limited to dogs who have been in kennels. Kennel cough rarely causes any acute problems, but if you are concerned, please contact the duty vet.
It is relatively uncommon for animals to inhale foreign bodies, but if they do, it generally causes a persistent cough and the animal is unlikely to want to eat or drink. If your dog is coughing non-stop and may have inhaled a foreign body (eg running through long grass or crops), then please contact the duty vet as soon as possible.
Cuts and Grazes (including bleeding)
If there is bleeding, then firm pressure (ideally with a sterile or clean dressing), will stop most minor bleeds. Even if a larger artery is bleeding, then pressure should be applied, but be careful if you are concerned about a foreign body being left in (eg a piece of glass).
If there is a would near the eyes, wounds which won't stop bleeding after a few minutes of firm pressure, or if the wound obviously requires stitching, then we would normally advise the animal is seen promptly as they will heal better if stitched within a few hours of occuring. Contact the duty vet on the numbers shown on the left.