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Asked by:
Alex
Posted at:
January 27, 2025
My border collie/lab has bad chest congestion hacking up just phlegm. She is 4 and has taken antibiotics in the past but the cough comes back after awhile. I will sometimes give her some Robitussin which seems to help, but are there any other natural suggestions?There are many reasons for chest congestion and without further information it is hard to offer an opinion. Has she been tested for any respiratory illnesses? How long has she had this condition for? Did it start after a trip to the kennel or did she arrive with it on adoption? Is there sneezing involved? What does the phlegm look like? Is she off her food? How are her energy levels? Did the vet say if she had a fever? Has she been losing weight? Did the vet investigate if there was a physical cause for the cough (e.g tracheal problems)? Is the congestion in the lower respiratory system only or are there upper respiratory issues as well? Are there allergies involved? These are just a few of the questions one should ask at this point.