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What is kennel cough?
Kennel cough is the lay term for an upper respiratory infection caused by Bordetella bacteria. The infection causes a characteristic dry cough in dogs, and is often seen in dogs after they return home from a stay in the kennel - hence the name "kennel cough". Treatment consists of antibiotics for a couple of weeks to kill the bacteria. An effective vaccine is now available and is typically required by kennels before your dog can be boarded there.
What human medicine can you give to dogs with kennel cough?
Our dog has recently returned from the kennels with Kennels cough. We have been using Benylin tickly cough medicine which was recommended by the vet. It has stop her coughing as frequently.
What do you give a teacup chihuahua for a cough?
It's probably kennel cough, take her to her vet, and they'll give you the special medicine.
Does penicillin cure kennel cough in dogs?
You need to take your dog in to a Veterinarian to be examined. Kennel cough is a virus which antibiotics are ineffective against. A Vet will usually give you antibiotics only to prevent secondary bacterial infections. Do not try to treat this at home, take your pet to a Veterinarian for the correct treatment.
Can your dog take Robitussin CF Max?
No - Robitussin is a human medication that can make dogs very sick. To deal with kennel cough (a bacteria infection of the upper respiratory tract with Bordetella), you will need to take your dog to the veterinarian for antibiotics.
Can you give cough syrup and Prednisone to dogs?
COUGHFree Cough Syrup by Heel, Inc. can be purchased through 1-800-Petmeds for about $15. However, most cases of kennel cough are mild and will resolve in about 10 days. Older dogs, pups or those recovering from an illness or surgery should be taken to a vet if kennel cough develops as it can progress to a more serious condition.
Can you give a 12 week old puppy cough medication for kennel cough?
Never give an animal human medicine unless a veterinarian prescribes it specifically. It can kill it. Ask a vet what to give the puppy.
How much robitussun for puppy kennel cough?
Please DO NOT give a puppy human medication. It can harm the puppy.
Can you give your dog tonic water with quinine?
can you give a dog homeopathic quinine
What medicine can you give your dog for kennel cough?
Our dog has recently returned from the kennels with Kennels cough. We have been using Benylin tickly cough medicine which was recommended by the vet. It has stop her coughing as frequently.
If dogs eat chook food can that give them a bad cough?
Wait WHAT?
Can you give cough syrup to your dog?
You should never give human medications to dogs - dogs do not react to the medications the same way people do. In particular, you should not give an antitussive (cough suppressant) to your dog if he is coughing as the coughing is his body's way of getting disease out of his lungs. If your dog is coughing, you should take him to the veterinarian for evaluation - there are several common causes of coughing in dogs (most notably "kennel cough") that need to be treated with antibiotics.
