cold

ringtail · Post by **ringtail** » Wed Oct 26, 2005 1:39 pm

i got a young pup that has a cold just like a human,,,,,he is wheezing like a chest cold,,,,,,i have been giving him 250mg of amoxicilin and a 1/2 cc of pen,,,,,,,,,,,,anything i could try but keep him warm and dry,,,,,

Bunny Runner · Post by **Bunny Runner** » Wed Oct 26, 2005 6:29 pm

is this pup up to date on all its' shot????
Is his nose and/or eyes runny, sneezing?
You didn't mention if the antibiotics were helping or how long this has been going on. That kind of info would be of help, but there are alot of things this could be:
Canine Flu
Distemper
upper respiratory infection
allergic reaction (allergies)
type of bedding you are using
ETC...

If this has been going on for a while (several days) and the antibiotics don't seem to be helping, you may want to get him in to see the vet right away.

Renee'

ringtail · Post by **ringtail** » Wed Oct 26, 2005 6:40 pm

it just started today,,,,,,,he will get out and sniff around and wag his tail,,,,i have a barrel cut into long ways in my base ment im keeping him warm and dry he wags his tail when i check on him he is just lazy,,,,,,,yes he is current on shots,,,,,,,with him being excited when he sees me im just thinking it is a cold,,,,,,,i gave him 250 mg of amox and 1 /2 cc of pen this morn,,,,,,,,i think im gonna give him another 1/2 tonight,,,,,

samlyn0001 · Post by **samlyn0001** » Wed Oct 26, 2005 8:12 pm

Does the pup have a cough too? I had one last year that got into some bad straw, he had an asthma attack. Not saying that is what it is but a possiblility. Vet put him on antibiotics for possible secondary infection , but also gave him some meds for the wheezing. Pup was better in a couple days. Good luck.

ringtail · Post by **ringtail** » Wed Oct 26, 2005 9:00 pm

he has been on straw awhile no cough,,,,,,he gets out runs around, i noticed tonight his stool looked like a real light pink flem.......

ringtail · Post by **ringtail** » Wed Oct 26, 2005 9:04 pm

i hope he is not real sick and he makes it the vet cant get him in till saturday,,,,,,i have tried to get a pup of his breeding for awhile,,,,,im just gonna keep up with the amox and pen twice aday ,,,,,,all i can do,,,,

ringtail · Post by **ringtail** » Thu Oct 27, 2005 12:21 am

the pup is drinking alot of water,,,,,but has diarrea that looks like strawberry milk and stinks,,,,,,

samlyn0001 · Post by **samlyn0001** » Thu Oct 27, 2005 7:46 am

If you want to keep your pup alive I would get him right over to the vets. Something is not right.

Keep us posted.

ringtail · Post by **ringtail** » Thu Oct 27, 2005 11:04 am

pup is drinking good , eating good stool has turned normal color just runny,,,,,,,he is playful,,,,,,,,i just wander if the amox and pen will help,,,,,,,,his chest is rattling,,,,,,,,

ringtail · Post by **ringtail** » Thu Oct 27, 2005 4:19 pm

pup has a slight cold, vet said reason for diarrea was i was giving him to big a dose of amox,,,,,,he dropped the dosage down and gave him a shot,,,,,,,,,stool is fine he is out grabbing sticks and running being his old self,,,,,,

run'em ragged · Post by **run'em ragged** » Thu Oct 27, 2005 7:00 pm

hope he makes out fine, mine had a cough last year and the vet tried antibiotics to no avail but a small dose of steroids seemed to work better. good luck

Bunny Runner · Post by **Bunny Runner** » Fri Oct 28, 2005 5:05 pm

Glad to hear all is well!

ringtail · Post by **ringtail** » Fri Oct 28, 2005 6:17 pm

well pup has made a turn for the worst seems the vet dont know what he is talking about,,,,,,i took him to another vet today after seeing the pup throwing up thick red looking stuff,,,,,,this vet said the pup had phenomia real bad and i dont think he will make it,,,,,,,he gave him a shot and some antibiotics to bring home pup cant even stand,,,,,,,,

number one reason i dont like taking dog to vet,,,,,paid 300 for the pup got 95 in vet bills to end up with a set of puppy papers,,,,,,,

Bunny Runner · Post by **Bunny Runner** » Fri Oct 28, 2005 6:40 pm

is he eating or drinking at all? One thing to be aware of, is dehydration. Give pedialyte orally, or if you can get Lactated Ringers do Subq fluids to keep him hydrated. Pneumonia can cause dehydration. Keep him warm and away from drafts. Did the vet give you anything other than antibiotics? Seems like he would have given a steroid or something. You also want to make sure you don't give him anything that would supress a cough, as it's a good thing for him to cough and get the fluids out of his lungs.

Good luck
Renee'

ringtail · Post by **ringtail** » Fri Oct 28, 2005 6:47 pm

he gave him some kind of a shot im guessing it was steriods,,,i have been giving him pedilite but he keeps spitting it back out,,,,