My dog has chronic bronchitis cough. What else can relieve symptoms?

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Chevy has had a cough for 4 months now and the vet has diagnosed him with chronic bronchitis. None of his current medication seems to be taking the cough away. He takes cortisone, theophylline, hydrocodone syrup and currently a 14 day treatment of clabamox. Any suggestions on what else we could give him to releive his symptoms. Maybe an antihistamine? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | neutered | 8 years and 7 months old | 23 lbs

Dr. Andrea · Accepted Answer

If nothing else has helped for the bronchitis, I have to wonder is it bronchitis for sure? Could it be anything else? X-rays, heartworm Test, CBC, parasite check are all important. If your vet has ruled out everything else, then yes, you could try an antihistamine to see if there is an allergy component. If not, a lot of people have luck with trying an inhaler with their dog. You are lucky to be in Canada and not here in the States as inhalers are a lot less expensive there! They are used with a mask and spacing system.

My dog has chronic bronchitis cough. What else can relieve symptoms?

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