My dog's kennel cough isn't improving with medication. What to do?

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what else cAN I DO FOR KENNEL COUGH DOCTOR GAVE MEDS FROM SHELTER BUT NOTING IS BETTER. Pet's info: Dog | American Staffordshire Terrier | Female | unspayed | 10 months and 22 days old | 30 lbs

Rebecca, DVM · Accepted Answer

It can take several days for kennel cough to start to improve even with medication. Once the active infection is cleared it can still take weeks to months sometimes for the cough to completely go away. But if Tobi seems worse at all, or starts acting sick otherwise, doesn't want to eat, lethargic etc. then please take her back to be rechecked. In some cases kennel cough can develop into a worse infection or pneumonia. Many times antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medication may be prescribed. If it has only been a day or two I would consider giving it a little more time, but if otherwise concerns please contact Tobi's veterinarian to see what else could be done I hope she feels better soon thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

My dog's kennel cough isn't improving with medication. What to do?

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