I think our two Bullies could have the onset of Pneumonia. The reason is that one is a "swimmer" pup and pneumonia is very common in them. They are not as lively and happy as usual. I took the temp of the "swimmer" and it was 100.7, normal. They do ahve a bit of a runny nose and just seem more tired and less lively. My question is how much penicillin should we give them in a shot form. It is pinicillin g, very common and safe, I do not want to take any chances. The little boy was coughing earlier today. They are int he house with us, but it has been a little chilly in here today. Tomorrow we will be going to the vet, at least call her, she usually can help us over the phone, but I prefer to start an antibiotic treatment now instead of wait another day. If you have any suggestions on how to use the penicillin and what else I may do, please answer. I do not need the lecture or lesson on ethical breeding. No, I am not spaying my breeding females, and yes I do use the vet!
2006-12-21 16:27:54 · 4 answers · asked by mandimae76 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
LOL OKAY, penicillian g is a vet penicillian that we got from our vet. I am not murdering the puppies by giving them penicillian. LOL We usually use an oral and our vet switched us over the shot to use with puppies. I just need to know the dose to use for 4 week old Bullies.
2006-12-21 16:34:27 · update #1
We live in a very small town and no we do not have a 24 hour line here. I did call the house and she isnt home, we had Cheerleading tonight and I forgot to ask her the dose. It isnt life or death, the pups just finished their baby cereal and are nursing. They at the foot of my bed and warm and dry as at all times. By chilly in here, I mean we havent had the heat kickin' lol. I was just hoping an experienced breeder would have soem insight, but thank you all for your answers.
2006-12-21 16:37:12 · update #2
Sometimes puppies can have a reaction to penicillin when given for the first time. I would just keep the pups warm and with their mom for the night and let the vet check them tomorrow.
2006-12-21 16:49:51 · answer #1 · answered by ESPERANZA 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DO NOT give the dogs anything until you see your vet!! Your dogs cannot catch a cold, or pneumonia from a person...it's impossible! Keep the puppies warm and dry and close to their mother. You MUST NOT give the puppies any type of human penicillin or you will be murdering them!
Okay...thanks for clarifying on the meds...you were scaring the Crap outta me!
2006-12-21 16:32:07 · answer #2 · answered by Redawg J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The amount of pen would be based on weight. But since you are going to the vet tomorrow anyway, just keep them warm, hydrated, and wait.
2006-12-21 16:34:05 · answer #3 · answered by Bindi *dogtrainingbyjess.com* 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure on how much. dose you vet. have a 24 hour # to call? if so, I'd call them & ask. hate for you to o.d. your bulldog b/c some one gave you the wrong info.. or maybe anouther breeder in your area can tell you. hope they feel better real soon. :(
2006-12-21 16:33:49 · answer #4 · answered by rblankenship_rblankenship 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋