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Originally Posted by Woogie Man  I don't know of any decongestants that could be used safely. Though some are listed in Jenn's link, they don't say they are safe for puppies. Big difference between a dog and a pup, just like there is between an adult and a baby. Many products that are safe for older children or adults cannot be given to toddlers or babies.
The only thing I know to recommend is to boil up some chicken and add in a good bit of celery. The celery is aromatic and will help with the airways. You can smush up some of the cooked celery and feed it in with the chicken and broth. No need to set it aside. Add a little rice and you've got a meal. |
Good point, Woogie. It also should be noted that none of those medications listed are actually decongestants. Dextromethorphan and Hycodan (hydrocodone) are cough suppressants. Guaifenasen is used to thin mucous to make it easier to drain. Dipenhydramine (bendadryl) might work on a runny nose, but only because one of the side effects of the medication is a drying of secretions.