Puppy choked on formula, breathing issues. More antibiotics?

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Hx: omphalitis, 3 days ago. Abscess drained and he got 6 doses of Ampicillin (3 IV + 3 subcutaneous injections until this morning) and 3 doses of ceftriaxone IV. Today he aspirated some formula. At first he had problems breathing but then I slung him for a while, patted and massaged his back and kinda tried the Heimlich maneuver. He’s sleeping and seems better. I wanted to see if the amount of aspiration is not much, given he was on ABs until today, will he need more prophylactic antibiotics? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 9 days old | 0.406 lbs

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor baby! Namak has been through a lot already. I am hoping the aspiration was just through the nasal cavity and wasn't an aspiration to the lungs. If it was nasal I am sure he will be fine as even normal puppies can occasionally do this when bottle fed. I would recommend continuing antibiotics though. Contact your vet and get more if they agree. Good luck!

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