There are many strains of bacteria or virus that get lumped under the diagnosis of Kennel cough. Even if a dog is given Bordetella vaccine it is like a human getting a flu shot. They just cannot cover every causative agent. There is a regimen of giving the dog Panacur for 5 days along with Vibramycin, Clavamox and using a croup tent (warm air mister) at night and doing a procedure called Coupage..that is thumping lightly on the chest or back area over the lungs.. You might ask your vet if any of these things would help your baby. Sometimes vets don't appreciate being told how to treat an animal so only consider any of this if you do not have raport with your vet.
It is so distressing when these babies are sick even for a few days..Good Luck with your lil darlin'!! |