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Sent to Dog Experts August 16 2006 at 8:07 AM
   

Our new puppy has been sick since day 2. 2 visits to the vet, she is on her 2nd antibiotic for a bad cough. It is like she is gagging to throw up. The cough is worse in the pm and early am. In the am, once she goes potty, the cough settles down. Could this be something more than a common cold/cough?

Jackie

 

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August 16 2006 at 10:12 AM (2 hours and 4 minutes and 40 seconds later)
         
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It sounds like your dog might have either kennel cough
www.marvistavet.com/html/body_kennel_cough.html
or canine influenza
www.marvistavet.com/html/body_canine_influenza.html
You can ask your vet (just call and ask) if some Robitussin DM will help the dog breathe better and control the cough. Read here about cautions and dose info
http://www.petplace.com/drug-library/dextromethorphan-robitussin-dm/page1.aspx
As you are on your second round of antibiotics this may be the canine flu. It takes 2-3 weeks or more of care to get a dog over that.
I believe your puppy was sick at the time of purchase. Depending on where you live, the breeder or pet store may be liable for some of the care costs.
www.malteseonly.com/lemon.html
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August 16 2006 at 11:48 AM (1 hour and 35 minutes and 48 seconds later)
         
Reply to Nancy Holmes's Post: Thank you - very helpful information links etc..
Am looking forward to a healthy puppy.


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August 16 2006 at 11:53 AM (5 minutes and 44 seconds later)
         
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You are welcome - just wait until the little gal is up and roaring around and you are wistfully thinking of her being quiet and dull! :)
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