[dickies_dogz]

just got a plummer terrier dog last few days hes started coughing whats the best way to deal with kennel cough . will my other dogs get it thanks

[SMART DOG]

kids cough medicine its very likely to pass to your other dogs

[TOPPER]

get the benylin out and keep him away from the others as best you can

[happylamper]

just had the same problem yes it does go tro the other dogs, try this pal covonia dry+tickly cough linctus medicine, warm honey on bread or on the food heat lamp light exercise jobs a good un. the cough lasted a few days on some of my dogs abit longer on the others. atb i hope this helps.

[dickies_dogz]

happylamper, on Nov 1 2009, 07:55 PM, said:

just had the same problem yes it does go tro the other dogs, try this pal covonia dry+tickly cough linctus medicine, warm honey on bread or on the food heat lamp light exercise jobs a good un. the cough lasted a few days on some of my dogs abit longer on the others. atb i hope this helps.

cheers was told kids medicine was good will give it a go thanks

[Annmarie09]

Cough medicine as above, but I suggest very light exercise (ie short walk on the lead, no running) as it can turn into a serious problem otherwise. My last dog had it, it actually took a couple of weeks to completely clear up. Obviously stay right away from other people's dog til it has completely gone. It is infectious before the cough starts so your dogs have already been exposed to it anyway, but there's always a chance they may not get it. Make sure you keep the dog warm, even if you have to take him into the house til the worst is over. Good luck!

[Annmarie09]

Use a cough medicine without paracetamol in it, Sainsbury's do a good one which is honey and lemon, no actual drugs but very soothing.

[Cold Ethyl]

Pholocodeine is safe to use 4 x 5ml sppons for a lurcher weighing 22 kgs so half i guess for a terrier.The vet told me this one and my dog was fine in a few days

[dickies_dogz]

Cold Ethyl, on Nov 1 2009, 11:07 PM, said:

Pholocodeine is safe to use 4 x 5ml sppons for a lurcher weighing 22 kgs so half i guess for a terrier.The vet told me this one and my dog was fine in a few days

thanks all will let you know how we get on. happy hunting

[Bootsha]

TOPPER, on Nov 1 2009, 07:55 PM, said:

get the benylin out and keep him away from the others as best you can

As above, and complete isolation from other dogs, F@ck any exercise until better as this will only aggravate the condition ( you try running with a dry cough and see how you feel)

Should clear up ok, had a mate once who's whole pack of hounds had a dose of it, he emptied the local chemist of Benylin but it worked though, cost him an arm and a leg though :clapper: