Can a puppy have honey for a cough or runny nose? What's the age?

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We just brought a 12-week-old puppy home yesterday but he has a cough and a little bit of clear discharge from his nose. He is on doxycycline for post neutering. I have read that giving dogs honey helps with coughs and runny noses but are puppies like human babies? Can you give a puppy honey or do you have to wait until they are certain age? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | neutered | 2 months and 29 days old | 49.6 lbs

Destini R. Holloway, DVM · Accepted Answer

Poor puppy. Puppies are not like humans in this regard. They can have a small amount of honey mixed with warm water to help soothe the throat if puppy is coughing as well. Also a humidifier can help clear up any congestion he may have. Hopefully the Doxycycline will help clear up some of this upper respiratory infection he has going on within the next couple of days. That is likely the real reason they prescribed it to him, because this antibiotic is not routinely given post neuter. I hope your puppy Finley feels better soon!

Can a puppy have honey for a cough or runny nose? What's the age?

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