I have a 3 moth old pit bull. She's been a little snotty lately and for the past couple of night has been sleeping like crazy. For instance, last night she slept for about 12 hours waking up here and there. She really hasn't been eating either. She has clear mucus from her nose. Is this okay or should I take Zoey to the vet?
2006-08-23 06:21:01 · 16 answers · asked by gemini122693 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Your dog needs to go to the vet as soon as you can get her in there. Dog's don't get normal colds like we do, so most of the time, it's pretty serious and needs taken care of. Your vet will probably give her an antiviral/antibiotic shot along with some oral antibiotics. After about 10 days of pills, she should be fine!
2006-08-23 06:28:01 · answer #1 · answered by cable_kill 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take Zoey to the vet. If it was only a snotty nose it could be a cold, but the sleeping,vet checK.Love her name.
2006-08-23 13:25:07 · answer #2 · answered by shortansassy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dont take this in a bad way but this is real funny. Because I recently had the same problem with my dog. I called the vet and they told me that it was most likely allergies and to give my dog one benadryl every day or two. Now my dog didn't sleep that long she was sluggish. But she kept gagging. You may want to call the vet and see if a benadryl is okay in your situauion. Also Benadry is sold in wal-mart,CVS, and walgreens. And probably some other places. You can buythe generic version at walmart or CVS.
2006-08-23 13:46:56 · answer #3 · answered by AysiaBoo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am concerned about you calling it mucus.
She is three months she may not have had all her rounds of shots. If there is any diarrhea, vomitting or complete lack of appetite such as turn away from a hamburger she needs parvo tested. I have seen parvo start with Nasty noses.
Kennel cough is very common and highly contagious but you don't usually see the snot. It is more coughing, sneezing, a bit of depression, slight lack of appetite and will run its course. However with the "mucus" she probably needs an antibiotic before it gets infectious.
2006-08-23 13:37:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all dogs are like humans, they tend to get the cold too. Your dog seem to me from what you are saying she has a cold and she might not be eating because her throat might be infected as well, so my suggestion is to take Zoey to the vet.
2006-08-23 13:34:07 · answer #5 · answered by Virgin Islands Girl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dog is really hot from these humid days and nights. He also has allergies. But I would take Zoey to the vet.
2006-08-23 13:27:07 · answer #6 · answered by blueyes2001 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take her into the vet -- a little Benadryl might do the trick, but it's best to check with the pro before doing something like that.
2006-08-23 13:26:51 · answer #7 · answered by Jessica C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they can. Take Zoey to the vet.
2006-08-23 13:26:44 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, she could have a cold (usually called Kennel Cough in dogs). Since she is not eating and is lethargic, she should be seen by the vet.
2006-08-23 13:25:41 · answer #9 · answered by melissa k 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2006-08-23 13:26:08 · answer #10 · answered by jb 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋