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[quote=Anonymous]OP, it's very likely an irritation or just possibly an upper-respiratory virus, though I hear you about doggie's recent isolation. If she's otherwise well and not having labored breathing, i.e. not using her rib cage like a bellows to get air in and out and her color seems good (gums pink), and she's sleeping ok, it is likely NOT worth a weekend ER visit. You can ease her breathing by taking her into the bathroom and running a steamy shower and sitting with her for 15-20 minutes; the moist, warm air will reduce irritation that this dry cold weather makes worse.

If your primary vet can receive them, it might be worth sending them a video of the cough for a quick read on on whether it's of concern. Vets are pretty good at triaging coughs by sound.

If the breathing seems at all labored or if it doesn't resolve, especially given that she is a lab mix, you might want to get some expert ears on her respiratory noises to rule out the onset of laryngeal paralysis. But definitely don't panic about that based on a doggie cold. Just keep it in mind as something to ask the vet about when she can be seen.

If you are concerned enough to seek an urgent visit, I've had good lucky recently getting seen promptly at Blue Pearl Rockville when other ERs are closed to cases.[/quote]

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