Coughs rarely perform on cue in an exam room, so what the owner saw at home carries real weight: when it happens, how often, and what it sounds like. Enter the day you first noticed it and a rough daily count, check the timing and the character, and this tool reports how long it has been going, a rough total, and a one line note you can hand over.
It does not work out the cause. There is no verified table that turns the character of a cough into a probability for one cause or another, and the same sound turns up with several. That sorting is done by a veterinarian with an exam, a stethoscope and imaging. The rough total is simply the daily count multiplied by the elapsed days, counting the first day as day 1. Figures are as of October 2026.
If tongue or gum color changes during a cough, that is a call now situation rather than something to log. A phone video of a bout helps more than any description. This tool is for reference only and does not replace veterinary care. Contact your veterinarian right away if you notice symptoms or suspect a problem.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. The same sound shows up with several causes and there is no verified table that separates them by character, so this tool does not try.
A rough number is fine. Roughly how many a day and when they cluster is more useful at the appointment than an exact figure.
It helps a great deal. Coughs often go quiet in the clinic, so bring a home video along with this note.