My dog was eating bark at the dog park. Now she's coughing. What can I give her? Thank you.
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I am so sorry about Zelda’s cough. It is possible a piece of bark has become lodged in her throat, or that the chewing merely inflamed her throat causing a cough. I would monitor her closely for the next few hours, offer her only water and keep her calm. If the cough worsens, she seems in pain or distressed I would take her to the vet immediately.
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I wouldn't recommend to use any treatment at the moment. You could give Zelda soft food for today and monitor. If the cough get worse or she start to vomit, she might have a piece of bark stuck either in the airways or in the intestine. If it's the case, please bring her to the vet asap. In the meantime keep her quiet, offer her some water and observe her behavior. Please post again on the forum if you would like to discuss it further. I hope my answer was helpful. Good luck!
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