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DateAug 31, 2023
CategoryKennel Cough
Pet TypeDog
TopicKennel Cough
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Question:

I have a nine month old chocolate lab we just adopted. He has a slight cough (that we thought was from chewing the fuzz off his toy because it was not consistant) but now he is throwing up white foam when he tries to sleep. He is eating and acting his normal bubbly self. Does this sound like kennel cough?

Answer:

Hey! It is possible that it is kennel cough based off what you're describing! I recommend that you bring him to your vet to get checked out, they might want to prescribe him some antibiotics and anti-coughing medication! -Dr. Lindsay Butzer

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DateJun 19, 2023
CategoryKennel Cough
Pet TypeDog
TopicKennel cough/ Respiratory
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My 9 year old chihuahua has been coughing, hacking and gagging for about 4 days now. I think he may have kennel cough. I tried getting in to the vet with no luck until Tuesday. I am worried he may need antibiotics. He is also itching and scratching even though he had a cortisone shot from his vet like 3 weeks ago. Please help.

Answer:

Hey! There is alot going on here with your pet. First, you need to get an appointment with your vet to listen to your dogs heart and lungs and possibly do a chest x-ray to look at the trachea to make sure it is not collapsed. Heart disease and collapse trachea are common things for chihuahuas coughing. Then it may just be kennel cough, which antibiotics and cough syrups will help. For the itching and scratching, you can try allergy shots or pills. I hope this helped! Dr. Lindsay Butzer

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DateApr 4, 2023
CategoryKennel Cough
Pet TypeDog
TopicCough
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Hi, my dogs name is Lucy and she is a 3 year old Newfoundland. She just finished a weekly training, where she was boarded, last week. She is making a dry hacking sound every few minutes. This has been going on since yesterday. She is eating, drinking water, and does not seem in distress. She is otherwise her normal self. I am concerned by the noise and want to make sure it is nothing serious.

Answer:

Hey! I would ask your veterinarian for antibiotics against Kennel cough, which this seems like it is. I also made a whole YouTube video on Kennel cough that you can watch to learn as much as possible! I hope this helps! Video link below! Thank you Dr. Lindsay Butzer KENNEL COUGH IN DOGS YOUTUBE VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMdH48nx3_M&t=125s

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DateDec 1, 2022
CategoryKennel Cough
Pet TypeDog
TopicMeds
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How much Mucinex do I give my Chihuahua who I believe has kennel cough?

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Due to Mucinex having to many formulations that includes toxic NSAIDS such as Ibuprofens or Tylenols for fever reducing in humans, which is toxic to dogs - I cannot recommend you give Mucinex over the counter to your dog. Please go to your local veterinarian or you can Throat Gold for dogs sold on petmeds buyhttps://www.1800petmeds.com/pet+wellbeing+throat+gold+for+dogs-prod12841.html Also you may want to see your vet if the cough bad and can develop to pneumonia. But if your dog is young and strong they may get over it within 1-2 months.

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DateNov 23, 2022
CategoryKennel Cough
Pet TypeDog
TopicThrowing up wheezing n coughing
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Question:

What’s the best medicine to help her feel better

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Throwing up and coughing involve two totally different body systems and both can have multiple potential underlying causes that are treated very differeently, so you really need to go ahead and see your local veterinarian for a diagnosis if it continues or worsens.

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DateOct 12, 2022
CategoryKennel Cough
Pet TypeDog
TopicDiagnosis
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I believe my dog has kennel cough - what is the best medicine to buy for him?

Answer:

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

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DateOct 11, 2022
CategoryKennel Cough
Pet TypeCat
TopicCan he possibly have
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He's got long stringy mucas from his mouth and he's barley eating ..he sounds funny when he purrs and his meow is weak he's just laying around

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You have just described an extremely sick cat - those clinical signs are not specific to any one problem so see your veterinarian if it continues or worsens.

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DateSep 1, 2022
CategoryKennel Cough
Pet TypeDog
TopicKennel cough
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If my dog has had the bordatella vaccine the last 4 years and then gets direct contact with kennel cough but is the only one that doesn't come down with it could he be a carrier of the virus and if so how do I know?

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It's exactly like people and colds: yes he could be a carrier and there is no way to measure this in dogs.

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DateAug 23, 2022
CategoryKennel Cough
Pet TypeDog
TopicPrescription
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I have 2 American Akitas.. 1 is 150lbs and the other 120lbs. They were exposed to kennel; cough last week now both of them are coughing and hacking up flem. Neither have any energy or appetite. Is there anything you could prescribe?

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Legally, in veterinary medicine, a prescription must come from a veterinarian that has met them face-to-face, BUT 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

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DateAug 17, 2022
CategoryKennel Cough
Pet TypeDog
TopicPrescription Medication for kennel cough
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Because my dog needs a muzzle to visit the vet, wondering if you could ok some medication for her. 75 lb lab mix.

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Legally, in veterinary medicine, a veterinarian that has met her face-to-face must approve any prescription medication. Sorry! But 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

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DateAug 13, 2022
CategoryKennel Cough
Pet TypeDog
TopicKennel cough
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We just rescued a two year old Shepsky from the county shelter. He is adjusting to our family well, but I believe he has kennel cough and ear mites . He is sneezing a lot and now has a dry cough. He is scratching around his ears and head too. He still has good energy and calmed down enough to start eating and eliminating yesterday. What can I do for the infections from the crowded shelter? We have a vet appointment scheduled, but it is 10 days away.

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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 For ear problems, don't assume mites until you have your veterinarian check him out - ear infections are a good bit more common in 2 year old dogs and ear mite medication wouldn't help and would probably hurt.

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DateJul 2, 2022
CategoryKennel Cough
Pet TypeDog
TopicIntranasal
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My groomer refuses to allow my 4 lb. toy poodle puppy (5 months old) into her grooming shop unless she has had Kennel cough protection.. I have read that neither injections nor internasal are a good idea.. Is there an Internasal that I can safely use on this puppy so I can get her groomed?

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Yes, your veterinarian will either carry or be able to order the intranasal and the newer oral one that are both safe for most dogs. She could even have the injection, but I would be leaning away from it because of her small size - it stings really badly.

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DateJun 3, 2022
CategoryKennel Cough
Pet TypeDog
TopicMedication
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What can I give my shitsu dog for his kennel cough, not near a town to purchase medication

Answer:

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

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DateFeb 23, 2022
CategoryKennel Cough
Pet TypeDog
TopicBreathing
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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?

Answer:

At 13, heart problems are more common so see your veterinarian for a definitive diagnosis so you will know how to best treat her.

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DateJan 17, 2022
CategoryKennel Cough
Pet TypeDog
TopicQuestions
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What medicine can I give him for this ? Kennel cough

Answer:

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

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