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brutus maximus · 05-25-2008, 11:17 AM

i bought brutus from a kennel/ vet and i have had him for two weeks now and he has a runny nose, sneezing alot and sometimes a lot of snot will come out its not a weird color or anything and at night or sometimes when he is laying down he has a dry hacking cough i have taken him to the vet several times and they gave me clavimox which did not help, benedryl which did not help and temeral which did not help. he is still really playful and eats and drinks plenty what should i do?

Dreamer74 · 05-25-2008, 11:21 AM

I would try taking him to a different vet to get a second opinion.

Judy in Waco · 05-25-2008, 11:22 AM

Congrats on your new baby! Sorry he's not feeling well. If the doc thinks it might be allergy-based, have you discussed the food he's on?

Sniffles and a runny nose are no fun at all.

red98vett · 05-25-2008, 11:23 AM

he could have kennel cough ...poor baby - have they tested for that ?

What kind of vet would sell someone a sick puppy ?

he needs to be treated by another vet if he isn't getting better....

brutus maximus · 05-25-2008, 11:30 AM

they have not tested for anything really i am ust so worried about him and the vet did not seem worried but he sneezes so much its like something is tickling his nose

brutus maximus · 05-25-2008, 11:31 AM

do you think he will be ok until tuesday?

leipshen · 05-25-2008, 11:41 AM

You might take his temperature. If he has no temperature, and he continues eating, drinking and playing, then I would think that he will be OK until Tuesday. I am only telling you what I myself would do. If his symptoms get worse, or he quits eating or drinking, then...I would take him to the vet straight away.

I agree that "a different vet" is a good idea!

Patti · 05-25-2008, 02:09 PM

When 2 of mine had kennel cough it took 3 months to clear it up and 3 rounds of antibiotics to prevent a bacterial infection. I would watch him and if he seems the least bit distressed take him in. You could try running a hot shower and sitting with him in the bathroom as the steam does help. I use to do that every couple of nights when mine had it. Hope he feels better soon.

CupofDog · 05-26-2008, 01:06 AM

in addition to the rest of the advice on this thread, I would give the baby crushed vitamin C tablets and consider adding a good multivitamin to boost immunity.

silyjillie · 05-26-2008, 01:22 AM

I agree with Patti! When you shower, take him in the bathroom and the steam will help. When I got Meeko, he developed a respiratory congestion and the vet suggested to do this. I still bring him in with me now. I can easily keep an eye on him and know he's not getting into anything bad and the steam still helps keep him clear.

I'd also go to a different vet. I'm shocked your vet sold him to you when he's sick! Good luck!!!

Sunnie · 05-26-2008, 05:43 AM

Just wanted to say welcome to YT. How is your new baby doing? I noticed you are from Orem. I lived there for 16 years before I moved to california. In fact all 3 of my kids were born there. And BOY has it GROWN! I couldn't believe it whenb I was there a year ago.

SophieRose · 05-26-2008, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by brutus maximus

i bought brutus from a kennel/ vet and i have had him for two weeks now and he has a runny nose, sneezing alot and sometimes a lot of snot will come out its not a weird color or anything and at night or sometimes when he is laying down he has a dry hacking cough i have taken him to the vet several times and they gave me clavimox which did not help, benedryl which did not help and temeral which did not help. he is still really playful and eats and drinks plenty what should i do?

Clavamox for infection but what is temeral? Benedryl, I would rethink that and check for drug interaction for the last two. You may need to visit another vet for a second opnion. Good luck.

Warmly, Deborah

RoxMySox21 · 05-27-2008, 05:54 PM

Yea, i think you should go to a different vet. It may be kennel cough.

CupofDog · 05-28-2008, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by silyjillie

I agree with Patti! When you shower, take him in the bathroom and the steam will help. When I got Meeko, he developed a respiratory congestion and the vet suggested to do this. I still bring him in with me now. I can easily keep an eye on him and know he's not getting into anything bad and the steam still helps keep him clear.

I'd also go to a different vet. I'm shocked your vet sold him to you when he's sick! Good luck!!!

I agree! I did the same thing when I got my baby girl, she had a tiny cough when we got her. I also gave her crushed vitamin C tabs and Vetri-Science DMG at my vets suggestion and it never progressed. Make sure it won't interfere with any drugs before giving supplements though.
Now Ella Bean still loves coming to the shower with me! I call it her "sauna time."

05-25-2008, 11:17 AM	#1
brutus maximus YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: May 2008 Location: orem utah usa Posts: 3	just bought a new baby and need help i bought brutus from a kennel/ vet and i have had him for two weeks now and he has a runny nose, sneezing alot and sometimes a lot of snot will come out its not a weird color or anything and at night or sometimes when he is laying down he has a dry hacking cough i have taken him to the vet several times and they gave me clavimox which did not help, benedryl which did not help and temeral which did not help. he is still really playful and eats and drinks plenty what should i do? Last edited by brutus maximus; 05-25-2008 at 11:19 AM.

05-25-2008, 11:21 AM	#2
Dreamer74 YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New Mexico Posts: 457	I would try taking him to a different vet to get a second opinion. __________________ Lady Bella & Sir Budsley- AKA Buddy, Member of the LGC

05-25-2008, 11:22 AM	#3
Judy in Waco Gizzy & Kandi spoil me Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 8,477	Congrats on your new baby! Sorry he's not feeling well. If the doc thinks it might be allergy-based, have you discussed the food he's on? Sniffles and a runny nose are no fun at all. __________________ The fullness of our heart is expressed in our eyes, in our touch, in what we write, in what we say, in the way we walk, the way we receive, the way we need. -Mother Teresa ( RIP Gizmo 3/9/07-8/18/12)

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05-25-2008, 02:09 PM	#8
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	When 2 of mine had kennel cough it took 3 months to clear it up and 3 rounds of antibiotics to prevent a bacterial infection. I would watch him and if he seems the least bit distressed take him in. You could try running a hot shower and sitting with him in the bathroom as the steam does help. I use to do that every couple of nights when mine had it. Hope he feels better soon. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

05-25-2008, 11:30 AM	#5
brutus maximus YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: May 2008 Location: orem utah usa Posts: 3	they have not tested for anything really i am ust so worried about him and the vet did not seem worried but he sneezes so much its like something is tickling his nose

05-25-2008, 11:31 AM	#6
brutus maximus YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: May 2008 Location: orem utah usa Posts: 3	do you think he will be ok until tuesday?

05-25-2008, 11:41 AM	#7
leipshen Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: arizona Posts: 77	You might take his temperature. If he has no temperature, and he continues eating, drinking and playing, then I would think that he will be OK until Tuesday. I am only telling you what I myself would do. If his symptoms get worse, or he quits eating or drinking, then...I would take him to the vet straight away. I agree that "a different vet" is a good idea!

05-26-2008, 01:06 AM	#9
CupofDog YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Washington D.C. Posts: 707	in addition to the rest of the advice on this thread, I would give the baby crushed vitamin C tablets and consider adding a good multivitamin to boost immunity. __________________ Roving dogs do not indicate the civilization or compassion of the society; they betray on the contrary the ignorance and lethargy of its members. -Ghandi

05-26-2008, 01:22 AM	#10
silyjillie YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Delray Beach, FL Posts: 1,060	I agree with Patti! When you shower, take him in the bathroom and the steam will help. When I got Meeko, he developed a respiratory congestion and the vet suggested to do this. I still bring him in with me now. I can easily keep an eye on him and know he's not getting into anything bad and the steam still helps keep him clear. I'd also go to a different vet. I'm shocked your vet sold him to you when he's sick! Good luck!!! __________________ Jill, Meeko's Mom

05-26-2008, 05:43 AM	#11
Sunnie Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: So. California Posts: 4,057	Just wanted to say welcome to YT. How is your new baby doing? I noticed you are from Orem. I lived there for 16 years before I moved to california. In fact all 3 of my kids were born there. And BOY has it GROWN! I couldn't believe it whenb I was there a year ago. __________________ Sonya, Owned by Ladybug, Tilly, Sunshine, Beamer, Rainbow, Sonny and Righteous RIP Sunnie (11/12/2003-7/31/2009)

05-27-2008, 05:54 PM	#13
RoxMySox21 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 30	agree Yea, i think you should go to a different vet. It may be kennel cough. __________________ Lexie lu my born 12/6/07