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  • Always there for you

    Get care and peace of mind quickly anytime — even nights and weekends.

  • Easier on you & your pet

    Talk to a vet from home. No stress, hassle, or long wait.

  • High-quality care, low price

    Save over $650 a year on vet care and prescriptions vs. typical vets.

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Skip unnecessary ER trips with same-day care whenever and wherever you need it.

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What to do if your dog is coughing

Learn how to help your dog when they’re coughing or wheezing.

Look for choking hazards

If your dog has something in their airway, it’s important to remove the object as soon as possible. Start by checking their mouth for objects and remove them by hand if possible. If the object is still stuck, perform the Heimlich maneuver. If choking persists, seek immediate veterinary care.

Move your dog somewhere with good airflow

If it’s possible, you should try to move your dog somewhere that has good airflow if they start to cough and wheeze. Poor air quality can hinder your dog’s ability to breathe and worsen their symptoms. This can be a well-ventilated area of your house or outside so they can get fresh air.

Get rid of triggers from your dog’s environment

Certain items can trigger a dog’s coughing and wheezing, such as candles, air fresheners, and aerosol sprays. Remove these items from your dog’s environment as soon as you notice your dog wheezing and coughing. If your dog is outside, and coughing and wheezing as a result of pollen, bring them inside to see if their symptoms improve. Additionally, you might consider getting an air purifier to help clear out environmental allergens around the house.

Record your dog’s symptoms

Since you can’t time your dog’s symptoms to happen as soon as you speak with a vet, it’s a good idea to get a video of your dog’s symptoms as they’re happening. It’s beneficial for a vet to see your dog coughing and wheezing and hear the symptoms so that they can form a proper diagnosis.

Schedule an online vet visit

Seeing your dog cough and wheeze is undeniably scary and leaves you feeling like there’s nothing you can do to help them feel better. But the one thing you can do is schedule a vet visit. If you need a quick, efficient, and affordable way to get high quality vet care, we’re here to help.

Dutch is an online veterinarian service that provides telemedicine for pets, so you can easily get connected with licensed vets right from home. Dutch-affiliated vets are available to help diagnose and treat your dog and prescribe them medication or other therapies to treat their condition.

How Dutch works

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Frequently asked questions

With Dutch, you’re never alone when it comes to your pet’s health. Whether your pet needs care or you just have a question, our compassionate and knowledgeable vets are always happy to help.

Here are some ways you can use Dutch:

  • Care & prescriptions for over 150 issues
  • Behavioral health, nutrition, and exercise advice
  • Puppy, kitten, and new pet parent advice
  • Preventive care plans
  • Night and weekend vet care
  • Second opinions & follow-up care after in-person visits
  • Advice on whether you need to go to the ER or urgent care
  • Vet care when you’re traveling
  • Easy prescription refills
  • Longevity treatment plans 
  • Answers to non-urgent questions

When booking a video call with a vet, you'll be asked a few questions about your pet’s health issue. Depending on the issue, you may also be asked to fill out a longer questionnaire about their symptoms and share photographs of them so our veterinarians can better understand what’s going on. You’ll then pick an appointment time that works best for you.

During your video call, one of our licensed veterinarians will talk to you about the symptoms your pet is experiencing, ask you questions, review your pet’s medical history if you’ve provided it, and answer any questions you have. The vet will ask to see your pet and their environment. And they may ask you to perform some simple checks on them if needed.

After your video call, the vet will send you a message with a custom treatment plan to help your pet feel better, including a link to buy any recommended prescription or over-the-counter medications. Place your order and we’ll ship it free.

Our vets can provide care and prescriptions for more than 150 issues — and over 90% of cases can be treated virtually. 

The vet can diagnose your pet based on your description of their symptoms, their medical history, seeing them during your video call, and, if needed, through uploaded photos and videos. They may ask you to do a few simple checks during the call. We also offer a number of at-home lab test kits for dogs and cats.

The health and safety of pets is our top priority. In the rare case that a vet determines a pet needs to go to a local clinic, they’ll provide a referral and offer advice on how to care for them until they can be seen. 

Some things that require in-person care include emergencies, wounds that need stitches, and issues that require blood work, imaging (X-rays or ultrasounds), or surgery.

Our vets are always available for second opinions and follow-up care after in-person vet visits — so you don’t have to navigate health issues alone.

Our memberships are designed to make your pet’s care as easy and affordable as possible. Here’s how your costs will break down:

Membership: You can choose to pay the total price upfront or in 4 installments. All memberships include unlimited care for up to 5 pets at no extra cost.

Vet calls and messaging: No cost — video chat and message with vets as often as you need for free.

Medication: The price will vary depending on your pet’s needs. To keep your costs down, we offer a price-match guarantee, free standard shipping, $25 off your first product order, and 20% off your first flea & tick order.

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