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Kennel cough dog not eating or drinking. When should I see a vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Female | unspayed | 10 months and 8 days old | 59 lbs

My dog has had kennel cough for 2 days now and she was doing OK but today (3rd day) she's whining and won't eat or drink

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on March 17th, 2019

That's not good! It sounds like poor Maddisyn may be getting sicker. Try to tempt her to eat by offering her some boiled white meat chicken (no bones) and white rice soaked in low sodium chicken broth. If she refuses to eat this, have her seen by a vet first thing in the morning. I hope this helps!

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