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Sent to Pet Experts August 14, 2007 7:40 a.m.

Is it necessary to treat kennel cough with antibiotics? If so which kind? My dog is 1 year old and just was at the kennel for a week. She is coughing and making choking noises. I read that kennel cough will resolve itself in 1-3 weeks unless complications occur. I also read the symptoms can be lessened with antibiotics, but I don't know which ones. I would rather her be comfortable while she is sick.

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Age: 1; Female; Breed: labX

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August 14, 2007 8:14 a.m. (33 minutes and 36 seconds later)

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Hi Dawn,

Kennel cough will usually resolve on it's own in about three weeks. Sometimes vets do script antibiotics to prevent secondary infections. Doxycyline is the most common one used.

You can also use robitussin to give her relief.

http://www.1800petmeds.com/pdetail.asp?SK=10677

Here is info on Kennel cough:

http://www.thepetcenter.com/gen/kenc.html

http://www.marvistavet.com/html/body_kennel_cough.html

Feed her soft food so she will keep eating. Boiled chicken or hamburger or cottage cheese should be motivating to her.

Add unflavored pedialyte to her water to keep her hydrated and balance he electrolytes.

Please let me know how your baby is feeling. If you have further questions, I will be here for you.

I hope she feels better very soon.

Sincerest best wishes,

Terri

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Sent August 14, 2007 9:11 a.m. (56 minutes and 54 seconds later)

Thank you for your help.

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August 14, 2007 9:14 a.m. (2 minutes and 58 seconds later)

You are very welcome. Thank you for your accept.

Please let me know how she is.

Best wishes,

Terri

Terri Riba -- Animal Healthcare expert -- 100% Positive Feedback on 2568 Pet Accepts
20+ years in vet care experience in medicine, behavior, nutrition, holistics

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