Tonsillitis-how much water is normal Hi everyone, my 6.5 pound baby is just getting over a case of tonsillitis and ear infection. Syptoms for the tonsillitis were lip licking, hard swallowing, vomit, and malaise. She got a shot of penicillin last Monday and took a 7 day treatment of Zenequin/Antibiotic, which she finished on Sunday. She was very lethargic all last week, but seemed to be doing better each day. Even though she finished her last pill on Sunday, I'm worried that the infection didn't clear up completely. She has been drinking more water than usual, about 1 1/2 cups of water per day. I'm wondering if her throat may still be sore because she will randomly lick her lips (not a usual habit for her) and she still acts pretty tired. I'm wondering if the water drinking is because she is trying to soothe her throat or if it is just lingering side effects from the medications. My husband says that I worry too much, I just don't want her to be in any pain. I tried to feel if her tonsils were enlarged and I even got out my pen light (I'm a nurse) and tried to look down her throat without much sucess. Wondering if the water drinking is normal and if her throat could still be a little irritated after all the antibiotics. Anyone with advice for me? Thanks. :confused: |
I good guide for water consumption is 1 ounce per pound of body weight a day if they are on dry food. Since she is 6.5 pounds, she should drink around 6.5 ounces (of course all dogs are different). That is just over 3/4 cup. So I would say she is drinking way too much. With the lip licking still going on, I would have her back at the vet. |
Scooter has tonsillitis too! We started him on antibiotics last Thursday. I haven't noticed him drinking an excess amount of water, but his eyes are watering alot. Hope your baby feels better soon! |
Hmmm, I just measured out exactly how much water her bowl held (that was interesting). She has consumed about 1/2 cup of water since 6 AM this morning. That doesn't seem like an outrageous amount. I called the vet but he is at lunch right now. I know they are going to tell me to bring her in, but I hate to expose her to more germs at the office when her little body is already compromised. Guess I was hoping to hear that the lingering soreness and water drinking weren't too abnormal. :) |
Hi, hope Scooter feels better soon. What antibiotic did they put him on. I had never heard of the Zenequin before my vet prescribed it. I looked it up on the internet before I gave it to her and it looks to be a broad spectrum antibiotic, so it really should have done the job. I guess I'm just a worry wart. I have decided that if she is still licking tomorrow, then we are headed to the office. What were Scooter's symptoms? |
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