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My dog has kennel cough. How can I help them feel better at home?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | American Staffordshire Terrier | Female | spayed | 7 years and 5 months old | 90 lbs

What can I give my dog for kennel cough?

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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on January 24th, 2019

Usually this type of infection is self limiting and resolve within few days. If not resolving in 4 days and causing systemic signs (like lethargy, inappetence for example) a check up and antibiotics may be needed as it could worsen and become a bronchitis and possibly complicate in a secondary pneumonia.

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