Upper respiratory tract diseases in dogs

By
✔ MRCVS
DVM
Updated November 06, 2025
3 min read

Overview

Symptoms

Risk

Diagnosis

Vet treatment

Home treatment

Prevention

When to worry

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Upper respiratory tract diseases in dogs

By
✔ MRCVS
DVM
Updated November 06, 2025
3 min read

Upper respiratory tract diseases in dogs are common. The most common symptoms are sneezing, coughing and gagging. These can be caused by several different agents. Sometimes, it can get better on its own but if symptoms don’t improve, contact a vet.

Diseases of the upper respiratory tract in cats are a group of conditions. Dogs of any age or breed can develop symptoms and any part of the upper airways can be affected. Some conditions are lifelong problems, while others can improve on their own, with medication or surgery. Contact a vet if your dog is showing signs of being unwell.

What are upper respiratory tract diseases in dogs? >What are upper respiratory tract diseases in dogs? [Overview

What are the symptoms of upper respiratory tract diseases in dogs? >What are the symptoms of upper respiratory tract diseases in dogs? [Symptoms

Are some dogs at higher risk of upper respiratory tract diseases than others? >Are some dogs at higher risk of upper respiratory tract diseases than others? [Risk

How do vets diagnose upper respiratory tract diseases in dogs? >How do vets diagnose upper respiratory tract diseases in dogs? [Diagnosis

How do vets treat upper respiratory tract disease in dogs? >How do vets treat upper respiratory tract disease in dogs? [Vet treatment

Home treatment for dogs with upper respiratory tract disease >Home treatment for dogs with upper respiratory tract disease [Home treatment

How to prevent upper respiratory tract disease in dogs >How to prevent upper respiratory tract disease in dogs [Prevention

When to worry about your dog with upper respiratory tract disease >When to worry about your dog with upper respiratory tract disease [When to worry

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