My dog has kennel cough and a hoarse bark. How to ease a sore throat?

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my boy has a very mild case of Bordetella. He is on an antibiotic & a cough pill. He hasn't done much coughing or hacking, but when he tries to bark, it's very hoarse. I have been using a cool mist humidifier in the bedroom at night. Also a teaspoon of honey. Is there anything else I can do for him for his sore throat like Vicks Babyrub non-medicated formula that contains petrolatum, aloe extract, eucalyptus oil, lavender oil and rosemary oil but not menthol or camphor where he can't lick? Pet's info: Dog | Yorkshire Terrier | Male | neutered | 11 years and 10 months old | 5.5 lbs

Lauren Celestin, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hi there! I am sorry to hear Baby is not feeling well. Unfortunately there is nothing you can give to soothe the throat, it just has to heal and rest. I not use any topical medications to avoid adverse reaction to them. I would recommend trying to keep Baby away from things that you know will cause him to want to bark while he is being treated. The important thing is that it sounds as though the coughing is under control and that will definitely help rest his throat. Hopefully this helps answer your question. I hope Baby is back to barking soon!

My dog has kennel cough and a hoarse bark. How to ease a sore throat?

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