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Marleyorki · 03-28-2011, 07:47 AM

My yorkie had been suffering from cough since I got him not more than 2 weeks ago. So, im not sure how long since he had the cough before I bougjt him. I asked the breeder, said that there was no cough when I bought him, but he does have cough from day 1 since I brought
Him home. I already took him to the vet, he gave him ambroxol a Mucolytic. Then after a week of not much improvement, a breeder-friend advised to give some antibiotics. I am administering 1ml of each twice a day.
Yorkie is turning 5 mos on 29th march...
Is it ok to give vitamin c? Can the dog handle much more medicine. I also would like to boost his immune system while undergoing medication, but i dont know how. Any suggestions? Thanks!

kjc · 03-28-2011, 10:11 PM

Hi and Welcome to YT!

I am sorry to hear that your puppy is ill. Puppies can get worse so quickly that it's really important to have them under a vet's care. Coughs and colds can turn into pneumonia very fast in young pups as it can also in older dogs. It can be very severe, so I personally wouldn't fool around with it. Your vet would be the best one to be making any recommendations as to how to treat your puppy, including any additional supplements you may be thinking would be helpful.

If you're not seeing any improvement, your vet should be made aware as a change in antibiotics may be needed...

I hope your pup recovers quickly...

03-28-2011, 07:47 AM	#1
Marleyorki YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: La Posts: 8	Antibiotics + mucolytic My yorkie had been suffering from cough since I got him not more than 2 weeks ago. So, im not sure how long since he had the cough before I bougjt him. I asked the breeder, said that there was no cough when I bought him, but he does have cough from day 1 since I brought Him home. I already took him to the vet, he gave him ambroxol a Mucolytic. Then after a week of not much improvement, a breeder-friend advised to give some antibiotics. I am administering 1ml of each twice a day. Yorkie is turning 5 mos on 29th march... Is it ok to give vitamin c? Can the dog handle much more medicine. I also would like to boost his immune system while undergoing medication, but i dont know how. Any suggestions? Thanks!

03-28-2011, 10:11 PM	#2
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,872	Hi and Welcome to YT! I am sorry to hear that your puppy is ill. Puppies can get worse so quickly that it's really important to have them under a vet's care. Coughs and colds can turn into pneumonia very fast in young pups as it can also in older dogs. It can be very severe, so I personally wouldn't fool around with it. Your vet would be the best one to be making any recommendations as to how to treat your puppy, including any additional supplements you may be thinking would be helpful. If you're not seeing any improvement, your vet should be made aware as a change in antibiotics may be needed... I hope your pup recovers quickly... __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity Last edited by kjc; 03-28-2011 at 10:14 PM.