My dog has kennel cough, isn't eating. What medicine or food helps?

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My dog Arlo was recently diagnosed with kennel cough. He is making these breathing noises and appears very dull. He isn't eating anything solid. Takes ors and milk only when I force fees him with a syringe. He goes near his food, take a moment and walks away. He also coughs in a choking manner. Is there any medicine I can give him to soothe his cough? Also what do I feed him which helps him regain his strength? Pet's info: Dog | West Highland White Terrier | Male | unneutered | 2 months and 1 day old | 5.3 lbs

Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA · Accepted Answer

I would recommend that you have your puppy re-evaluated by a veterinarian. Kennel cough does not usually cause this severe of a depression. It can, however, turn into pneumonia and should be treated very seriously. There are no human OTC cough suppressants that are safe to use in his situation since we don't know exactly what is going on. Warm water with honey and lemon is safe, and may soothe a simple cough.

My dog has kennel cough, isn't eating. What medicine or food helps?

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