I am fostering a stray dog (a Pomeranian, 12-15 years old) for the local humane society. Today she finishes her course of anitbiotics but is still coughing. She will be going back to the vet next week for examination, spaying and dental work.
Does anyone know any natural remedies or have tips to help kennel cough?
2006-10-06 03:11:00 · 6 answers · asked by grapeshenry 4 in Pets ➔ Dogs
my son got a boxer from the pet store and the dog ended up having kennel cough, he was on a antibiotic and the cough came back, he had to repeat this two more times before he got rid of it for good.
2006-10-06 03:14:30 · answer #1 · answered by wisdom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You did say a NATURAL approach.. There is a product call KC defense that I have heard is good???
How do we use KC-Defense?
KC-Defense comes in convenient dissolvable granule form. The tiny granules are easy to administer to pets of all sizes and personalities and are simply sprinkled on the back of the tongue and left to dissolve. No fuss and bother!
Cats and very small dogs: Large pinch of granules sprinkled into the mouth.
Small to medium dogs: Half fill inner circle of lid and sprinkle into mouth.
Medium to large dogs: Fill inner circle of lid and sprinkle into mouth
Preventative: KC-Defense may be given for up to a week at 3 - 6 month intervals for the prevention of Kennel Cough and other respiratory disorders. This is highly recommended before a stay in kennels or a cattery or for 5 - 7 days before a visit to the vet. Respiratory infections are contagious and your pet will be vulnerable whenever there is contact with other animals.
Acute: Administer every hour for up to 10 doses or until symptoms subside. Thereafter administer three times daily for 14 -21 days.
How long until we see results?
When KC-Defense is taken prophylactically (preventatively) your pet will be protected from respiratory infections. If an infection should occur, this will be much milder and will resolve far easier.
For animals who have contracted Kennel Cough or any other viral respiratory illness, KC-Defense should help to clear symptoms quickly and improvement is usually noted within one or two days.
Treatment should be continued for 14 - 21 days after this to prevent relapse.
2006-10-06 11:34:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't be surprised if he has to go through a couple of antiboitic cycles. Kennel cough is tough to get rid of. We had a Dobie with it after boarding him and we had to put him on 3 cycles and with each prescription came a Vet visit. His health and comfort were worth it though. And now my dogs get the Bordatella vaccine every year before we board them for vacation.
2006-10-06 10:21:38 · answer #3 · answered by medgirl 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
She may need another course of antibiotics of a different type.
Sometimes it takes more than 10 days to clear one up.
Good luck
2006-10-06 10:17:09 · answer #4 · answered by tlctreecare 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think the vet must take care of it.
2006-10-06 10:18:21 · answer #5 · answered by shokasugi007 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Agree with MEDGIRL...
2006-10-06 11:00:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋