Definitely do the warm air humidifier - part of treating a cold (which is basically what kennel cough is) is keeping WARM. Cold, damp air would be bad. But my little boy with kennel cough loves the warm misty vicks air. I put the humidifier next to his crate, and then used towels to create a condensed steam-room-cave for him in it.
If your warm-air humidifier isn't putting out enough steam, try adding a few pinches of salt to the warm water/vicks combo inside. The directions on mine said that if you have soft water, you'll need to add a little salt, and mix it around well. After I added the salt to mine, it started working really well, and I could see the steam coming out.
Also, I just put my pup in the "steam cave" whenever he is napping, which is pretty often - at least three or four hours a day. It's so warm and cozy in there, I wish i could sleep in it with him sometimes, lol!
Lauren & Nikko |