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Originally Posted by ReesesMom I just bought my baby Reeses last Saturday. As soon as I got him home, he started coughing. I took Reeses to the vet the next morning who said that it was Kennel Cough and prescribed Clavamox and a cough suppressant. I toughed it out until Friday and took him back because the coughing didn't seem to be getting better and I freak out about everything anyway. So after an Xray, the vet says that Reeses has pneumonia. She wanted me to leave him overnight, but I just couldn't do it. She gave him a shot of Baytril as well as a prescription and another for hydrocodone cough suppressant. It seems that his cough is getting a little better....as well as productive vs. in the beginning where he was getting anything up. He never stopped eating....so I guess I didn't let it get too bad. I am just worried. I have him in a room with a humidifier and I do the coupage atleast three times a day to try to loose things up. Anyone had an experience with this here? I am going to take him back again this weekend....just worried that there could be more that I could be doing. Anyone know how long it takes for things to clear up completely????? |
I think you should have left him with the vet.....IF THERE WAS SOMEONE THERE TO CHECK ON HIM....during the night. The vet could monitor his oxygen intake and keep a close check on his lungs. BUT that being said.....it seems you are doing all you can at home.
Can you have the vet check him again before the weekend?? If so that would be good. The vet can check his lungs for progress or lack of progress.
HOWEVER.....Hydrocodone cough suppressant is a narcotic. Be extremely careful when dosing your puppy. Follow your vet's directions very carefully. The effect of hydrocodone in the dog is believed to last approximately 6-12 hours. It is typically dosed at four times a day usage or less
(as needed). Emphasis here on as needed. There maybe side effects you should be aware of...... drowsiness or tranquilization, drying of respiratory secretions, constipation (if hyrdocodone is given chronically) or upset stomach.....these are all reasons to call your vet.
The only other thing I can think of was provided to me by my vet......get a new filter for you central air heat/cool system. Get a super germ remover type....they are made for people with allergies and will remove the tiny cough particules from the air.....he can reinfect himself with kennel cough....kennel cough is an air borne disease.
It is very very important you continue the antibotic even if he feels better.....you should NOT stop the antibotic until it's gone or until you vet tells you to stop....usually it is given for 10 or more days. Do not skip a dose....
Puppy should be fine.....seems you may have caught it in time...altho we do not know how long he has had the pneumonia....watch him carefully.
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