Allergies in Dogs Coughing and Sneezing in Dogs

Allergies in dogs are  difficult to diagnose. The best indicator is that once your pet is removed from the house the COUGHING STOPS.  This CANNOT be done in a Vets office. If you dogs spirits are up, the eating habits normal and the tail is wagging your dog is NOT sick. Allergies, like allergies in people cannot be cured. Like people dogs can develop allergies over time, especially small breeds.

If you have cats in the house your dogs allergies most likely stem from this. Start by removing all the dander that you can. Vacuum the bed, the carpets, brush the cats and buy an air purifier. Symptoms will include a dry cough, watery eyes and the most telling sign sneezing.

To get your dog comfort I have found that a teaspoon of a children allergy medicine will help calm the cough. You can also give your dog a half of Claritin. After you have done you best to remove the allergen WAIT. This will not happen over night. Dander can be microscopic and your dogs have this in his lungs. It will take a couple of days to find out if this is the cause.

Also you should remove all pillows, bed covers and anything that might contain allergens.

And if your dog shares a water bowl with the cats give him  a seperate one. Fine cat hair gets in the water and can cause a cough.

Dogs can also be allergic to certain kinds of kitty litter so you might want to consider changing it as well and GOOD LUCK!!!