My 18 week old yorkie poo is doing what appears to be sniffling and sneezing. Since today is Thanksgiving and all the vets are closed, what can I do if this is a cold? Thanks
2007-11-21 23:35:55 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Never give a dog tylenol. It will hurt his liver.
I would see a vet first thing tomorrow. Distemper starts out with these symptoms. That is not common in the states, so I doubt it is distemper if she has her shots, but it should be ruled out.
For right now you could just make sure she has plenty of water. Lots of human drugs can be safely used with pets. Many vets do give aspirin for fever or pain, if she should develop a fever. And some low dose antihistamines are safely used.
2007-11-22 01:01:05 · answer #1 · answered by mama woof 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would't give any human drug to an animal without consulting a vet first.
If she's just sniffling/sneezing, and there's no heavy discharge from her nose, she might just have a little cold. Keep her warm & make sure she has lots of water available. A humidifier can sometimes help in easing the breathing & clearing the passageways.
2007-11-22 03:36:32 · answer #2 · answered by Stretch 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My vet told me to get Benylin cough medicine for children when my Lab had a cold, but you do need to get to the vets as soon as possible as it may not just be a simple cold.
Try keeping him/her warm and away from other pets until you can get to the vet, if it gets any worse or you are worried then I would recommend getting an emergency visit, better safe than sorry.
2007-11-21 23:55:04 · answer #3 · answered by millypeed my choccie Lab 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is this a clear or a greenish yellow??
Unless it's really heavy greenish/yellow discharge. I would keep her quiet, away form any guest, and wait until the vet is open. if it is bad it's time for an emergency vet as these little dogs can go down fast.
2007-11-21 23:41:15 · answer #4 · answered by Kit_kat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I might simplest keep out lengthy sufficient for him to do his industry after which proper again within. Yes, puppies are rough, however three one million/two months continues to be very younger. Common feel as stated above - opt for him up and bring him dwelling after he's performed.
2016-09-05 11:44:54 · answer #5 · answered by stults 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dogs do not get colds, so she has another problem. Please do not listen to anyone telling you its okay to give your dog Tylenol of any kind - dogs can not tolerate it!
Just keep an eye on her today and take her the vet tomorrow. Has she had all her shots?
2007-11-22 00:07:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
my mom always gave our dog just a little bit of baby tylonal, that always helped. she lived for 16 yrs.
2007-11-21 23:48:15 · answer #7 · answered by Heather 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋