Kennel Cough

[Dame Aussie]

So it seems Lili has a bout of kennel cough. I work in a shelter so I'm thinking maybe I've brought it home :/ I'm always careful but who knows?

Took her to the vet and she didn't cough once but her temp was borderline high so we have some antibiotics and Benadryl. She's fine if she's still but any movement or excitement and its honk honk retch, horrible.

So I'm wondering if there's anything else that might help? She can only have benadryl 3 times a day, maybe honey?

Any advice appreciated, the noise is terrible I feel so sorry for her

I'm sick as well

[The Spotted Devil]

When Zig had it mildly I just encouraged him to get up and move around when he was "coughing" - that really helped move the phlegm, especially in the night. Other than that, lots of rest and a warm house. I think I gave him cooked chicken and rice during the worst of it - he doesn't tend to eat if he's a bit off colour and I mixed water in to keep his fluids up. I suspect Zig developed it after the Dally Nationals some years back.

Much worse if you're sick too

Edited July 9, 2014 by The Spotted Devil

[Dame Aussie]

Thanks TSD, I've got the heater on so the house is nice and warm at least :) id given her some chicken earlier but she threw it back up during a coughing fit so I'm going to try again a bit later. She's still bright and alert which is good.