Why your vet keeps trying new antibiotics is beyond me - like others have said kennel cough cannot be cured with antibiotics it is a virus. The only reason antibiotics are given are to prevent secondary bacteria infections like pneumonia. The body's own immune system (which is probably being weakened by the antibiotics) must overcome it on it's own. Look for an immune system booster supplement. Also give Benebac (good bacteria sold in tubes) to restore the good bacteria the antibiotics have destroyed.
Any diarrhea, worms migrating up the windpipe also cause coughing.
Hope your baby gets well soon. |