Survey of 1,820 Owners of Dogs with Coughing Issues

In 2022 between May and July, we surveyed a total of 1,820 owners of dogs with coughing issues on our website SeniorTailWaggers.com. You can find below some of the results from our survey.

Does your dog have a dry cough or a wet cough?

Is it a dry cough or a wet cough, i.e. does your dog bring anything up when they cough?

	% of responses	Responses
Dry Cough	85.3%	1,552
Wet Cough	14.7%	268

Is your dog showing other signs of illness?

Is your dog also showing other signs of illness, such as breathing issues, lack of appetite, or lack of energy?

	% of responses	Responses
Yes – other signs of illness	28.4%	1,303
No – dog acts and eats normally	71.6%	517

If your dog has a wet (productive) cough, does your dog show other signs of illness?

	% of responses	Responses
Yes – other signs of illness	48.5%	130
No – dog acts and eats normally	51.5%	138

If your dog has a dry cough, does your dog show other signs of illness?

	% of responses	Responses
Yes – other signs of illness	24.9%	387
No – dog acts and eats normally	75.1%	1,165