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What else can I do for my 5-week-old puppies' cough after vaccine?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Female | unspayed | 1 month and 3 days old | 7 lbs

My 5 week old lab litter recieved the intranasal Bordetella and Parainfluenza vaccine and have develop a nasty cough. Other than fluids, steam therapy and honey what can I do to help their symptoms.?

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Answered By Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

Veterinarian

Published on December 30th, 2017

It sounds like you are doing everything right, unfortunately kennel coughs can take weeks to settle down. If they develop severe fever and weakness they may require antiinflammatory and antibiotic medications from your vet. Keep them well rested and warm, away from draughts

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