Causes

• Coughing can have many causes.dog image by Trav from Fotolia.com
  
  Causes of cough can include viruses, kennel cough, heart problems, allergens and ground and environmental pollutions, say veterinarian Paul McCutcheon and homeopathic doctor Anthony Rodrigo. Different dogs need different remedies. Therefore, it is important to get a professional diagnosis before attempting treatment.
  
  

Natural Remedies

• At home remedies, such as honey and peppermint tea, can soothe a cough.honey image by Maria Brzostowska from Fotolia.com
  
  Homeopathic doctors will prescribe remedies according to the dog's symptoms and type of cough. Rodrigo says some well-known cough remedies include antimonium, bella donna, bryonia, drosera, rumex and pulsatilla. Acupuncture is also effective for treating coughs. Honey, peppermint tea and a humidifier provide comfort at home. Vitamins C and E and Co. Enzyme Q10 also support the dog's health and immune system.
  
  

Benefits

• Your health care professional can help you choose a course of treatment.chat malade image by margouillat photo from Fotolia.com
  
  Although prescription drugs are a necessary part of the health care picture, the benefit of natural remedies is that they provide healing without the side effects and potential dangers of prescription drugs. Prescription drugs impact the liver and other organs and have the same side effects for dogs as they do for humans, says Rodrigo.