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Hi, my dog is a 13 year old mastiff mix. She for the past 7 days has been panting and appearing short of breath. She has hacked up some mucous and sometimes gags without any mucous being brought up. I turned on a humidifier for her and gave her a teaspoon of honey but she may need antibiotics. Not sure. Kennel cough?
At 13, heart problems are more common so see your veterinarian for a definitive diagnosis so you will know how to best treat her.
What medicine can I give him for this ? Kennel cough
With kennel cough, if they are eating and have relatively normal energy levels, we don't treat them with anything - just let their body heal on its own. If the coughing goes on for a long time and becomes non-productive (dry, not coughing anything up), here is a link to our article about treating kennel cough with many treatment options, both over-the-counter and prescription: https://www.1800petmeds.com/education/kennel-cough-treatment-dog-cat-44.html
Hi does your site prescribe kennel cough medicstion for dogs?
With kennel cough, if they are eating and have relatively normal energy levels, we don't treat them with anything - just let their body heal on its own. If the coughing goes on for a long time and becomes non-productive (dry, not coughing anything up), here is a link to our article about treating kennel cough with many treatment options, both over-the-counter and prescription: https://www.1800petmeds.com/education/kennel-cough-treatment-dog-cat-44.html Prescription mediction would have to be approved by a veterinarian that has met your dog face-to-face.
I was wondering if my dog had kennel cough I was around another dog with kennel cough did not know I was petting the dog the dog was laying all over me and I went home and played with my dog and now my dog is sneezing and make a honking coughing noise does my dog have kennel cough
It is possible, but not very probable - it doesn't live outside of dogs for very long so it would be odd for you to be a "fomite". With kennel cough, if they are eating and have relatively normal energy levels, we don't treat them with anything - just let their body heal on its own. If the coughing goes on for a long time and becomes non-productive (dry, not coughing anything up), here is a link to our article about treating kennel cough with many treatment options, both over-the-counter and prescription: https://www.1800petmeds.com/education/kennel-cough-treatment-dog-cat-44.html
I need help getting something to treat our 13 yo male Border Collie – Husky, he has the "goose honk" cough, going on 4 weeks. Money is very, very tight, help is most appreciated!
Dogs will cough for MANY reasons (heartworms, sensitive trachea, kennel cough and other infectious reasons, bronchitis, heart failure, cancer, etc etc). Since most of these are treated differently, it really is ideal to get a diagnosis from your local veterinarian. Let them know you have financial constraints and most will try to stay within your budget.
We believe our dog may have kennel cough. We would like to try an over the counter medication to see if it helps. We were reading that Children’s Mucinex Cough may help, but how much of a dosage do we give. Our boxer is 1yrs old about 65lbs
With kennel cough, if they are eating and have relatively normal energy levels, we don't treat them with anything - just let their body heal on its own. Cough suppressants are not generally recommended because they need to cough the infection up and out of their lungs. If the coughing goes on for a long time and becomes non-productive (dry, not coughing anything up), here is a link to our article about treating kennel cough with many treatment options, both over-the-counter and prescription: https://www.1800petmeds.com/education/kennel-cough-treatment-dog-cat-44.html
My dog was recently in the local pound and has been coughing for about a week now, what antibiotics can I give her?
With kennel cough, if they are eating and have relatively normal energy levels, we don't treat them with anything - just let their body heal on its own. If the coughing goes on for a long time and becomes non-productive (dry, not coughing anything up), here is a link to our article about treating kennel cough with many treatment options, both over-the-counter and prescription: https://www.1800petmeds.com/education/kennel-cough-treatment-dog-cat-44.html
I brought 2 of our 6 dogs to the ER because all vets in my area all full till October, and don't have money to bring the rest to the emergency vet clinic, at once and really need a refill for Doxycycline 100mg tablet and for Hydrocodone-Homat 1 mg/ml Syrup, how can we get refills or a new RX, thanks, very despri
In veterinary medicine, a face-to-face relationship is required to legally ok a prescription - your best bet is a veterinarian that has met them before.
What can I use at home remedies for kennel cough
With kennel cough, if they are eating and have relatively normal energy levels, we don't treat them with anything - just let their body heal on its own. If the coughing goes on for a long time and becomes non-productive (dry, not coughing anything up), here is a link to our article about treating kennel cough with many treatment options, both over-the-counter and prescription: https://www.1800petmeds.com/education/kennel-cough-treatment-dog-cat-44.html
If my dogs have been exposed to kennel cough, would it be better to vaccinate asap or wait to see if they show any symptoms?
A vaccine dose not treat disease - it prevents it, so no, don't vaccinate until you know your dog is healthy.
What do I do if I think my dog may have kennel cough
With kennel cough, if they are eating and have relatively normal energy levels, we don't treat them with anything - just let their body heal on its own. If the coughing goes on for a long time and becomes non-productive (dry, not coughing anything up), here is a link to our article about treating kennel cough with many treatment options, both over-the-counter and prescription: https://www.1800petmeds.com/education/kennel-cough-treatment-dog-cat-44.html
We have three dogs two got picked up by the pound a few days ago had spend a pretty penny to get them out and ever since they have had a horrible cough is there anyway to get treatment for this without having to pay to go to the vet we just don't have the money I know it's kennel cough
With kennel cough, if they are eating and have relatively normal energy levels, we don't treat them with anything - just let their body heal on its own. If the coughing goes on for a long time and becomes non-productive (dry, not coughing anything up), here is a link to our article about treating kennel cough with many treatment options, both over-the-counter and prescription: https://www.1800petmeds.com/education/kennel-cough-treatment-dog-cat-44.html
He has a dry, unproductive cough all day/ night but still is alert and eating. Is there something I should/ could give him to ease his coughing and discomfort
They will cough for many different reasons ao see your veterinarian if it doesn't improve quickly for a definitive diagnosis. At his age kennel cough is most common. With kennel cough, if they are eating and have relatively normal energy levels, we don't treat them with anything - just let their body heal on its own. If the coughing goes on for a long time and becomes non-productive (dry, not coughing anything up), here is a link to our article about treating kennel cough with many treatment options, both over-the-counter and prescription: https://www.1800petmeds.com/education/kennel-cough-treatment-dog-cat-44.html
What can I give my 8 nth old Alaskan klee kai for kennel cough do I need a veterinarian's prescription for antibiotics
With kennel cough, if they are eating and have relatively normal energy levels, we don't treat them with anything - just let their body heal on its own. If the coughing goes on for a long time and becomes non-productive (dry, not coughing anything up), here is a link to our article about treating kennel cough with many treatment options, both over-the-counter and prescription: https://www.1800petmeds.com/education/kennel-cough-treatment-dog-cat-44.html
Puppy was prescribed doxycycline for kennel cough, taken for 5 days. Now she has giardia as well and prescribed metronidazole and albon liquid. Can al be taken together or should I stop doxycycline?
There is no adverse interaction between any of those - they can be given together.
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