Ask the Vet About Kennel Cough in Dogs and Cats

Answer:There are many causes of coughing, so be sure it is 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

Answer:The active ingredient should only be Guaifenesin. The dose for dogs of this product is 20mg/lb (or 44mg/kg) given twice daily. Keep in mind that you never want to suppress a productive cough or you can cause pneumonia - they often need to cough up what is making them cough. Add to that, they cough from MANY differnt reasons (heart failure, allergic bronchitic, heartworms, etc etc.) so if it continues or worsens, see your veterinarian.

Answer:If s/he is well vaccinated for Rabies and didn't sustain a puncture wound, they are usually fine.

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 it's own. If the coughing goes on for a long time (many days) 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

Answer:No definitely don't give it to the pregnant one. I am not a fan of cough suppressants in dogs with kennel cough - they are coughing for a reason - to get the infection up and out - if you suppress it down in their chest they can get pneumonia.

Answer:Dogs will cough for many reasons (heartworms, sensitive trachea, kennel cough and other infectious reasons, bronchitis, heart failure, cancer, etc etc).While coughing may be self-limiting in some cases, in other cases coughing may become severe or chronic and require veterinary evaluation and exam. Stool testing for parasites and chest x rays may be indicated. Blood work is also necessary in some cases, as well as to test for heartworm disease in dogs and cats. Here is a link to our article about coughing, other potential causes and various treatment options, both over-the-counter and prescription: https://www.1800petmeds.com/education/common-causes-coughing-pet-54.htm

Answer:In veterinary medicine, a veterinarian that has met your pup locally, face-to-face, legally has to approve the prescription.

Answer:If you already have the prescription for the Clavamox, yes. This is the Ask the Vet section so I don't know much about the ordering side but I imagine you just put the Clavamox in your cart like you are ordering it and it will ask you to upload the prescription - if not, call the 1-800-Petmeds number for assistance. Here is a link to Clavamox: https://www.1800petmeds.com/Clavamox-prod3319.html

Answer:Dogs will cough for many reasons (heartworms, sensitive trachea, kennel cough and other infectious reasons, bronchitis, heart failure, cancer, etc etc).While coughing may be self-limiting in some cases, in other cases coughing may become severe or chronic and require veterinary evaluation and exam. Stool testing for parasites and chest x rays may be indicated. Blood work is also necessary in some cases, as well as to test for heartworm disease in dogs and cats. Here is a link to our article about coughing, other potential causes and various treatment options, both over-the-counter and prescription: https://www.1800petmeds.com/education/common-causes-coughing-pet-54.htm

Answer:Due to her age and size, I would recommend seeing your veterinarian to first be sure of the diagnosis (could be many other things including heart failure, cancer, etc.) and also to get size appropriate medication (trying to dose her with human medications could be dangerous - she is literally 50 times smaller than a 150 pound person).

Answer:Yes, but be sure it just has dextromethorphan in it. Also be sure there isn't something else going on: pneumonia, heart failure, etc. that may need to be addressed so a recheck with your veterinarian is ideal.

Answer:One of the first and most important steps in treating pets with kennel cough is to isolate them from other non-symptomatic pets. Most dogs with kennel cough recover completely within a few weeks with or without medical treatment. If your pet has a good appetite and is alert, but only suffers from a recurrent cough, your veterinarian will probably let the infection run its course, just as doctors do with common colds in people. Keeping pets in a well-humidified area and using a harness instead of a collar may also help decrease the coughing. Sometimes veterinarians will nebulize pets at home by exposing them to humidified air a few times a day. This can be accomplished through the use of nebulizers, or by running the shower and making the bathroom steamy. In more serious cases when your pet is not eating, running a fever, or showing signs of pneumonia, your veterinarian can prescribe antibiotics - you will need medication from your veterinarian for the tiny one.

Answer:Dogs will cough for many reasons (heartworms, sensitive trachea, kennel cough and other infectious reasons, bronchitis, heart failure, cancer, etc etc).While coughing may be self-limiting in some cases, in other cases coughing may become severe or chronic and require veterinary evaluation and exam. Stool testing for parasites and chest x rays may be indicated. Blood work is also necessary in some cases, as well as to test for heartworm disease in dogs and cats. Here is a link to our article about coughing, other potential causes and various treatment options, both over-the-counter and prescription: https://www.1800petmeds.com/education/common-causes-coughing-pet-54.htm

Answer:You will know if they have kennel cough because they cough badly. Signs of parvo are lethargy (mopey), inappetance (not eating), vomiting and diarrhea progressing to bloody diarrhea.

Answer:I can't tell exactly what you are asking - but heartworm medications prevent dogs from getting worms in their heart.