Pekingese puppy still coughing after antibiotics, what should I do?

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My 8 month old pekingese has a cough that won't go away. My vet said it was an upper respiratory and gave him a shot of penicillin and a two week round of clavamox. It's been 4 weeks now and he still is coughing. I give him cough tabs and they seem to help a bit but not completely. What should I do. Pet's info: Dog | Pekingese | Male | unneutered | 9 months and 23 days old

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

Your puppy could indeed be suffering from an upper respiratory infection such as kennel cough which can last up to 6 weeks. however it should then be treated with possibly another antibiotic (if your vet deems it necessary). Carl could be suffering from a collapsing trachea as well. This is a common condition in small dogs such as pugs. This can be easily diagnosed with an x-ray. You should take Carl back to the veterinarian for a recheck this week.

Pekingese puppy still coughing after antibiotics, what should I do?

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