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Is clindamycin the right medicine for my dog's kennel cough?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Havanese | Male | neutered | 15 lbs

Can I give my dog clindamycin for kennel cough?

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Answered By Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA

Veterinarian, Certified Dog Trainer

Published on December 29th, 2016

No, I would not recommend this. Clindamycin is a prescription medication that should only be given under the direction of a veterinarian who has examined your vet and made a diagnosis. In addition, clindamycin would not be a particularly good choice for the treatment of kennel cough - its spectrum of activity doesn't cover the bacteria that are usually involved in respiratory infections in dogs.

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