Can I give my dog honey for kennel cough? How long until they recover?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Is honey good for a dog with kennel cough??? How long can it take for a dog to recover???
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Published on August 23rd, 2016
You can give honey if you wish to try and soothe your dog's throat if he has kennel cough - it can sometimes help a little, and won't hurt anything. Normally, kennel cough causes relatively mild symptoms and resolves on its own within a week or two, but in rare cases it can progress to pneumonia or other serious problems. If your dog is not eating, acting lethargic, or coughing so much that he has trouble resting or sleeping, then I would recommend having him examined by a vet - he may need antibiotics and prescription cough suppressants to help resolve the infection more quickly and make him more comfortable.
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Published on March 25th, 2019
Most cases of kennel cough will resolve, with or without treatment, within 3-4 weeks. The cough can linger for a bit longer. A half teaspoon of honey several times daily may soothe her throat and ease the cough. Monitor for lethargy, fever, difficulty breathing or a productive cough. These are symptoms that should be addressed by your veterinarian.
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Published on January 2nd, 2018
Hello. Yes, you can give about a 1/2 teaspoon of honey 2-3 times a day to soothe the cough. If Cookie shows any malaise, such as lethargy, loss of appetite, wheezing, please contact your veterinarian as she may require antibiotics at this point. I hope she is feeling better soon.
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Published on February 12th, 2018
This is suspicious of kennel cough, which is an infection of the upper respiratory system. Kennel cough is most suspicious if Honey has been in contact with other dogs in the past month or so. If Honey has not had contact with other dogs, then the cough is likely due to something else. They can develop a cough with conditions like pneumonia, heart worm, heart disease and cancer. For this reason, it's best to have Honey checked out by a veterinarian. They will be able to determine the cause of the cough and prescribe the appropriate treatment. I hope that helps and Honey gets better soon.
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