What to do about Kennel Cough? - DPChallenge Forums

Lytro Illum Light Field Digital

02/24/2007 08:27:53 AM · #1

Yeah, looks like both BooBoo and The Poop Machine have it.

Bridgette had a little cough when we adopted her, now Lexi has a cough too. I've been reading online and looks like there are some homeopathic remedies for Kennel cough, but I'm a little afraid of them. Has anyone tried an over the counter remedy with success? Is there something you might recommend?

I realllllllllly don't want to pay another vet bill, especially since Bridgette just had a physical and is now scheduled for spaying.

yakatme

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED

02/24/2007 08:56:48 AM · #2

I went back to the store where I bought my boxer and they gave me some medication for kennel cough for her. She came with kennel cough so they understood that they were obligated to assist in curing her of it.

I don't remember what the medication was, but she was completely over it in about six weeks. I'm a little skeptical of homeopathic remedies, not that they can't work, but for some things I prefer to use known medical remedies rather than 'old wive's tale' and 'witch doctor' cures.

edit to add: Since one was adopted then you might not be able to convince whoever you adopted it from to help with the medication. If that's the case, then try asking a puppy store what they use to cure kennel cough and try to find that medication at a pet store or a feed supply store. I've found that feed supply stores (for livestock) have a lot of products for dogs also at pretty good prices.

Message edited by author 2007-02-24 09:03:17.

Nikon AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f2.8D

02/24/2007 09:07:55 AM · #3

That's a good idea, Robert. I got Bridgette from a puppy store just 4 weeks ago. I'll call them to see if they will give us the medication -- or atleast advise something.

David Ey

Nikon D80

02/24/2007 09:08:16 AM · #4

I don't know what you are paying for the spaying but check with your humaine society. They will know someone who does it for a lot cheeper. Some vets charge as much as $300 for something that should be no more than $80.

RainMotorsports

Nikon D60

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR

02/24/2007 09:09:02 AM · #5

Originally posted by David Ey:

Yeah well if the vet charged 80 dollars he'd be 60 by the time he could afford that 6000 dollar Nikkor 200-400 VR.

Nikon AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f2.8D

02/24/2007 09:10:49 AM · #6

Originally posted by RainMotorsports:

Originally posted by David Ey:
I don't know what you are paying for the spaying but check with your humaine society. They will know someone who does it for a lot cheeper. Some vets charge as much as $300 for something that should be no more than $80.

Yeah well if the vet charged 80 dollars he'd be 60 by the time he could afford that 6000 dollar Nikkor 200-400 VR.

LMAO also good advice. My vet wants $250 for it and I've been dreading writing that check. I hate to have them spayed anyway because it seems so invasive, but I know its the best thing for them. :/

Prof_Fate

02/24/2007 09:15:40 AM · #7

GO to a vet for the cure. No, it's not cheap, but there is a vaccine for it.
I'd definitely have a vet confirm the illness, and then talk to the source of the new pup - apparently it's not a properly run facility if they h are infecting new pups with diseases.

So you might want to check with the vet on what other shots your dogs need!

David Ey

Nikon D80

02/24/2007 09:16:57 AM · #8

Some charge the higher prices 'cause they know people want the best for their animals. There is absolutely no difference in quality or amount of pain.

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR

02/24/2007 09:18:55 AM · #9

Originally posted by Prof_Fate:

So you might want to check with the vet on what other shots your dogs need!

I already had the new puppy checked by the vet (2 weeks ago) and her shot records were checked thouroughly. Everything is up to date. Unfortunately, she wasn't coughing much, maybe once a day when we got her and I didn't recognize what it was until the other dog started coughing too. :(

From what I've read, its a very common illness among dogs who are kept together - like in a puppy store and is rarely fatal, but can be serious if not treated.

Puppy store doesn't open for another hour - I will call them then. Hope they'll give us medication for free -- I really don't want another vet bill.

RainMotorsports

Nikon D60

02/24/2007 09:23:09 AM · #10

Originally posted by David Ey:

There is absolutely no difference in quality or amount of pain.

Obviously you've never had a first year vet tech stick a needle in your dog.

Now my dog shall laugh at you.

muckpond

Nikon D200

Sigma 15mm f/2.8 EX Diagonal Fisheye for Nikon

02/24/2007 10:08:00 AM · #11

our puppy got it about the first week or two after she went to doggie daycare. the vet guessed that the vaccine just hadn't built up her immunity yet.

she also recommended a VERY small dose of children's robitussin for the coughing. i don't remember how much, but it depended on the dog's weight. perhaps you could google that?

really there wasn't much the vet could do other than vaccinate for it, so you probably don't need to go to see her. the robitussin worked great, although we only gave it to her once a day so she would sleep through the night.

good luck.

muckpond

Nikon D200

Sigma 15mm f/2.8 EX Diagonal Fisheye for Nikon

02/24/2007 10:09:55 AM · #12

google "bordatella robitussin" (what a great jedi name!) and you'll get plenty of results that will help you out.

Message edited by author 2007-02-24 10:10:07.