My puppy has kennel cough an has been treated, does she need to be treated again?
Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010 at
7:08 pm
I recently bought a puppy an she has had kennel cough since she was six weeks old, she is on medication but still coughing does she need to be treated again?
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What kind of medication is she being given?
Usually the vet will provide an antibiotic to help stave off pneumonia. You can also give her a child’s dose of Robitussin, and baby aspirin to help her fight her cough.
Usually Kennel cough takes about 14 days to run it course.
If she’s had a cough that has lasted longer than that, it might be something more serious than simple kennel cough. She may have pneumonia or "dog flu". If her cough persists, get her back to your vet ASAP.
You also need to report the person who sold you a sick dog to the authorities. Selling dogs that are not fit for sale is against the law.
probably… you should talk to your vet about that… just call them
next time you put her in a kennel though get her inoculated against it
What did your vet say?
You need to get her completely cured and then vaccinated against kennel cough (bordatella).
have you asked your vet? i believe bordatella is the kennel cough vaccine and will have to be given regularly to prevent the illness if the puppy gets exposure to it. but as far as the medication for it I’m not so sure im sorry i could’nt be more helpful
Kennel cough is usually viral, in which case time and relaxation is all that will do any good. You were probably given antibiotics to prevent opportunistic bacterial infections, in which case you should finish the medication you were given, and let the viral disease run its course.
In young puppies, kennel cough can (rarely) turn serious, so do keep an eye on the seriousness and strain of her coughing, as well as her overall demeanor. Call your vet if you have any questions.
And as a note on the kennel cough vaccine: at her young age, it often isn’t given, and likely wouldn’t have done any good in preventing her kennel cough. It’s a very, very common disease of pups, especially those coming from kennels or pet stores. In the future though, do have your vet give her a kennel cough vaccine before she goes to a kennel or interacts with a large number of other dogs. Take note though – like the flu vaccine, it is effective against most strains of viruses that cause kennel cough, but not all.
KC may last for several weeks. Have patience and keep an eye on your pup. If unsure, call the vet as dogs may develop pneumonia.
Best of luck.