Clover_DrogoMom
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I'm happy to say he is doing SO much better today. He woke up with a pep in his step. He's not 100%, but he's eating a little, acting playful and more "with it". Yay!!
Suggestions for Kennel Cough?
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ClantyreSheltie
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When it ran through my house, I mixed Slippery Elm with local honey and spoon fed it. It seemed to soothe their throats a bit. It was apparently so yummy I had a malingering dog! He only coughed when I was feeding this mixture. Totally fine otherwise. Liar!
Clover_DrogoMom
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Well we had a set back today. He woke up feeling lousy again and not eating 
So he went to the vet, got more meds, a shot and some canned food to try. The vet said if we don't see improvement he will need x-rays to check for pneumonia. So please keep your fingers crossed for my poor pup.
I will have to try the honey idea. I'm sure his throat is sore. He's a big crier/whiner when I put him in his crate and he really hasn't made a peep for days. I've been diffusing peppermint and lavender too ease his sinuses too.
So he went to the vet, got more meds, a shot and some canned food to try. The vet said if we don't see improvement he will need x-rays to check for pneumonia. So please keep your fingers crossed for my poor pup. I will have to try the honey idea. I'm sure his throat is sore. He's a big crier/whiner when I put him in his crate and he really hasn't made a peep for days. I've been diffusing peppermint and lavender too ease his sinuses too.
Ann
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Sending good thoughts for your pup's improvement. Thanks for keeping us updated. I hope the new meds do the trick.
Caro
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Poor little tyke. How's he going today?
Clover_DrogoMom
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He's ok. Seems to be improving little by little. He's been playing with our other dog and is a little more responsive and not coughing quite as much, unless he's exerting himself. But his appetite is still low (but he's eating some and still gaining weight) and energy level still low overall. I'm going to call the vet tomorrow I think.
How is the pup now?
Clover_DrogoMom
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He's much better! Still not eating quite as much as he should be, but he's definitely improving. He's also not coughing hardly at all now. It's a huge relief!!
Calliesmom
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that is good to hear
sable
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I am so sorry and wondering if the rest of the litter caught the cough also. Did you contact the breeder? I had a problem with Lil' Lady.
Ran her to the vet, called the breeder to warn her of Lady's problem which was a parasite above her eye. Came from her dam. I stated
to her if Lady has this problem you could have problems with the litter.
Ran her to the vet, called the breeder to warn her of Lady's problem which was a parasite above her eye. Came from her dam. I stated
to her if Lady has this problem you could have problems with the litter.