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06-08-2008, 11:14 PM | #1 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Riverside, Fontana CA
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| Sick Pitbulls i know this is a yorkie forum but i have a pitbull and 3 days ago he sounded like he was coughing but really bad then he would start gagging but not throw up. he is been like that for 3 days now and last night my other pit started doing the same thing til today now my yorkie is coughing but not gagging can someone help me? im really nervous and scared
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06-08-2008, 11:58 PM | #2 |
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| I would take them into the vet for an exam...maybe check for tonsilitis or a respiratory infection. They made need to take antibiotics to clear it up.
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06-09-2008, 01:35 AM | #3 |
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| Please do not wait too long to get them checked out. The sooner the better .It kind of sounds like some kind of virus or something for all of them to get it? |
06-09-2008, 05:36 AM | #4 |
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| It sounds to me like they all have kennel cough. If it is kennel cough it will take about 3 weeks for them to get over it. |
06-09-2008, 06:45 AM | #5 |
Donating YT 3000 Club Member | I agree Get them to the vet before it get's worse. |
06-09-2008, 06:52 AM | #6 |
Donating YT 7000 Club Member | I was also going to say it sounds like Kennel cough. Kennel cough is incredible contagious in dogs, so keep them away from any other dogs that they might come in contact with. Take them to the vet immedietly, and they'll probably have to take some antibiotics.
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06-09-2008, 03:33 PM | #7 |
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| It's going to run it's course. If you take him to the vet, they'll give him an antibiotic to prevent pneumonia. |
06-12-2008, 07:14 PM | #8 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Riverside, Fontana CA
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| i read from another thread to use robitussin is that bad? im really worried they said to put them in the bathroom and humidify it.... hmmm help
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06-12-2008, 07:30 PM | #9 |
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| I would not give anything like that without talking to a vet. Have your talked to the vet or taken them to the vet? If they are really coughing bad they might need antibiotics. |
06-12-2008, 07:34 PM | #10 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Riverside, Fontana CA
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| I havent taken em to the vet..... im worried it'll be too price-y plus the fact that i have 3 dogs to take sooo ahh im tryin to find at home remedies if i can but i dont know that else to do.... *sigh*
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06-13-2008, 04:09 AM | #11 |
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| You need to be sure to take their temperature. If they have a fever (anything over 103) then they need antibiotics. Other wise, if it is kennel cough, it will just have to run is course. If you have a regular vet then I strongly suggest you at least call them, explain the situation, and maybe they can suggest something you could give them. |
06-13-2008, 04:16 AM | #12 |
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06-13-2008, 05:21 AM | #13 |
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| They NEED to go to the vet. If it is Kennel Cough, your babies are in for several weeks of misery, even common Kennel Cough can develop complications and become very serious. As a pet owner, it is your responsibility to take care of their health needs even if it requires expensive vet visits - that's all part of owning a pet. |
06-13-2008, 05:17 PM | #14 |
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| Exactly what I was thinking!
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06-13-2008, 10:13 PM | #15 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Riverside, Fontana CA
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| WOW that is Rude! u dont even know the backgrounds of these dogs. If it wasnt for me they'd be dead a long time ago. Just coz i am not rich doesnt mean i cant be an animal lover i treat my pets from my dogs to my fishes as if they were my children so how dare u tell me why do i have animals? well i just got unemployed and i have no family, thanks for making me feel amazing jesus i was just asking for help. if u cant help ur dont want to then dont but dont criticize me. im a
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