My dog keeps coughing even with antibiotics. Any home remedies?

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I have a 9lb chi-terrier that is given an antibiotic prescribed by his vet but he is still coughing badly is there anything else I can give him? Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Male | neutered | 3 years and 10 months old | 9 lbs

Destini R. Holloway, DVM · Accepted Answer

Poor guy. It can take 48-72 hrs for antibiotics to take effect. So if it is not past that point then he likely needs a bit more time. If you feel the coughing is too severe, and he isn’t coughing up mucous or fluid, then he can safely be prescribed a cough suppressant by your vet. You can also try some warm water and a small amount of honey, which has natural anti-inflammatory properties to help with his cough. Poor guy. I hope Vincent feels better soon. Take care.

My dog keeps coughing even with antibiotics. Any home remedies?

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