My dog's been coughing and sneezing for weeks. What can I do?

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My dog has been sneezing and coughing for weeks now. I can't afford a vet right now. What should I do? Is it something that needs antibiotics? How long does a cold last? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | unspayed | 42 lbs

Daniel Fonza, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to address your concern! What you are describing may be a viral infection, in which case an antibiotic will not help with this type of infection. If there is a secondary bacterial infection along with a viral infection, then antibiotics can certainly help. If she has a viral infection or kennel cough, these typically are self limiting and will resolve within 7-10 days. If you are unable to afford a veterinary exam right now, I would monitor her for signs of worsening. If she begins to have difficulty breathing, you will need to get her in to be seen by a veterinarian for the most appropriate treatment recommendations. You can get a humidifier and also keep her in the bathroom with the hot water running so that the steam fills the room and she breathes it in. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further!

My dog's been coughing and sneezing for weeks. What can I do?

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