Kennel Cough Coughing

[scattyannie]

Last Nov 26, I found an emaciated puppy weighing 3kg, however in Cyprus where I live, this is far from unusual. His name is Clive.

He was extremely ill, hours away from death. He had poo in his blood - not the other way round - for 3 weeks. He also had severe mange. He recovered and now weighs 19kg, however he now has kennel cough with a severe, racking cough.

I have 6 dogs - 5 rescues and 1 PBGV. The others are all on antibiotics but Clive, due to having a weakened immune system is by far the worst. Only one other shows any symptoms - a slight cough when excited.

Can I give Clive anything for his cough. Ive steamed him under boiling water (not much fun in the heat cos i have to get under it too) but it doesn't seem to have made any difference. I am worried about him (a) getting pneumonia and (b) damaging his heart by coughing.

Any advice would bs greatly appreciated and I hope I haven't gone on too long.

Thanks Scatty

 

[satinbaze]

A friend of mine givesPaediatric benillin when the cough is bad

 

[Sandstone1]

Yes, benylin also honey may ease his throat. He might need antibiotics tho, if its bad.

 

[MurphysMinder]

As suggested, childrens Benylin may help,this is what my vet recommends.

 

[scattyannie]

While I was out at the vets, my PBGV came down with the severe cough. I now have to give them ALL Baytril injections and Clive (and now Jiggles my PBGV) have to have Propex which is a Cypriot cough syrup.

I am keeping everything crossed the remaining 4 don't start coughing!