I was told as 10 or as long as 20 days...
My new baby girl Daisy Mae has Kennel Cough, she is on Clavamox .3cc every 12 hours & Benylin 1cc every 8-12 hours (I've been doing 12)
I feel so bad for her and want her to heal up, the coughing wakes her.. and me in the middle of the night too :(
Any tricks beyond the meds that may help her?
2007-02-26 10:41:30 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Pic - http://farm1.static.flickr.com/123/402527288_ce88be9925.jpg?v=0
She is a mini poodle, weighing in at 3lbs
2007-02-26 10:45:16 · update #1
Oh, for those that have commented on keeping her warm, I live in Canada.. and have LOTS of snow.. Falling short of her little coat and only going outside to potty... I have limited the cold air as much as possible, I can't not potty train her right now (perhaps I need to make her a thicker and warmer sleeper)
2007-02-26 11:34:59 · update #2
Here are some case histories and information that should be very helpful> http://www.vetinfo.com/dkcough.html
I have know it to clear up in just a little over a week, but sometimes it leads to pneumonia, and can be life-threatening..It just all depends on which virus the dog gets, and the condition/effectiveness of his immune system..
It is very common for it to require two rounds of treatment.
I just looked at her pic..What a living DOLL!
2007-02-26 10:53:27 · answer #1 · answered by Chetco 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Canine cough is a tough situation since there are literally millions of different strands of it out there. That is why vaccinations are not always very effective. Certain strands of it can pass through in a few days. Others can take a few weeks. Be sure to keep a close eye on her, keep her warm (away from drafts), try to keep the air at a good humidity level, and keep her away from other dogs! Canine cough is not usually very dangerous in and of itself, but it can easily develop into pneumonia, which can be life-threatening.
Good luck!
2007-02-26 18:53:37 · answer #2 · answered by Eddie S 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Kennel cough should not be a big deal. It is basically like the cold for dogs and unless there is a danger of pneumonia, it will be fine without antibiotics. At least 50% of the foster dogs I foster from the local shelter have it due to the high levels of stress they are under and due to the fact that they vaccinate the dogs on intake and then they often get kennel cough from the vaccine (it's a useless vaccine, btw). Ester vitamin C (you can get this for less than $10 in the vitamin aisle) will help greatly. For her size, take a 500 mg pill and break it in half using a pill cutter. Feed one half in the morning and the other in the evening in some peanut butter or however she'll take it. This will help a lot as I've been fostering dogs about 1.5 years.
2007-02-26 20:28:00 · answer #3 · answered by Cave Canem 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
It took 3 weeks for my yorkie to recover. She wouldn't drink water, so I had to take her into the vet for IV hydration, twice. Geez... it just takes time, but the vet said "keep her warm" no drafty areas... it seemed to help.
http://www.thedivadog.com
Best of luck to your baby.
2007-02-26 18:46:50 · answer #4 · answered by CateN 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Treat her as though she has the flue and keep her warm, that may shorten her recovery. What you were told sounds right.
2007-02-26 19:25:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Try using a humidifier in the room which she sleeps....this will help immensly!
2007-02-26 18:45:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
My little dog took almost two months to get completely well.
2007-02-26 18:51:19 · answer #7 · answered by katie d 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I am pretty sure it is supposed to go away in about three-five days. I really hope she gets better!! My spaniel was attacked by a big dog and got her leg broken three days ago. I know how you feel!!!
2007-02-26 18:49:26 · answer #8 · answered by westernrider 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋