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My puppy inhaled water. What are the treatments for aspiration?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Six-seven week old puppy aspirated a little of water with amoxicillin dissolved in it. She had rapid breathing after which I didn't realuze was from aspirating liquid. Tjis was yesterday. She has a little congestion sound or gurgle. Shecis breathing through nose. She also is fighting a cold. What is treatment for aspiration?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on March 5th, 2019

She needs to see a vet for treatment. Treatment for aspiration which can turn into aspiration pneumonia is oxygen therapy, intravenous (IV) catheter access, IV fluids, and IV antibiotics. Please take her into a vet now. Best of luck.

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