“It may look like a hairball trying to come up ... Forbes. A cough doesn't always have to be infectious or a sign of illness, ...

"The cause of your dog's coughing ranges, and in severe and rarer cases, coughing could be caused by something more serious .

Her "astounded" daughter Julie Birchenough discovered the mix-up by chance while ... She added that the dog, which was being treated for heart problems and kennel cough, was fine.