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Originally Posted by mybradypup  Vet determined it isn't kennel cough, but isn't quite sure what it is. He said it seems to be more in his lower respiratory system than his trachea, but said his lungs sounded clear. For the time being he is calling it viral bronchitis and gave us some cough suppressant tablets to help with the cough and prevent tracheal damage from the cough. They seem to be working so far.
Could this just be allergies as I originally thought? |
If your vet thinks it viral, then it will clear up eventually. Allergies tend to get worse when the allegen is present. Is there a place in your house or something you do that makes him noticably worse at any time? If not, then your vet is probably right about it being a virus.
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Originally Posted by yoshimax Hello,
I am searching the forum right now and came across your post. I am really worried about my 3 yr old baby boy this week. he has been hacking and today he was doing it so much that his eyes are closing. I am sooo worried since we live in the hills and really is not convenient to get down to an ER. I tried to clean his nose with a Qtip just now. I thought it was allergy too since my other yorkie is doing the same thing but not as much as my little guy.
I wonder if it's my perfume, candles or hair spray but I have always used these products. I am so worried.
I gave him baby benadryl tablets this morning and will give him another one tonight. Could it be kennel cough? They are all up to date on shots?
Any thoughts? I was thinking if it does not get better by Monday, I will take him to the vet. Better safe than sorry. |
Vaccines do not cover all the diseases dogs can get, in fact, they cover very few of them. Just because a dog is up to date on his vaccines does not mean that he can't become seriously ill with something. The sooner he is seen the better. Respiratory infections can easily turn into pneumonia.
Also, just because dogs are okay one day with candles and such, does not mean that they will not develop an allergy to the products at some point in their lives. Scented candles and air freshners are always suspect when allergies are evident. Plug in air freshners have been proven to cause illness/allergic reactions in dogs.