• Bella went to the groomers yesterday. Now she sounds like she is gagging and trying to clear her throat. Is this a sign that she possibly has the start of kennel cough?

    Hi Michelle,
    If the gagging has continued, I recommend that you take her into see a veterinarian as soon as possible if you have not already done so. There can be a few different causes for this including kennel cough but there can be more serious causes as well. Your vet can talk to you more about the cause of her symptoms after they have examined her. They may recommend some lab tests and/or x-rays to help diagnose or rule out certain diseases. The treatment that she needs will depend on the underlying cause and severity of the symptoms.

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