My dog has pneumonia. What home care helps & how to give meds?

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My dog was just diagnosed with a pneumonia. Other then antibiotics is there anything I can do at home for her? This morning I tried giving her her antibiotics but later on I think I found it and wasn't sure if it was food or the pill should I have givien her another one or just wait for the next dose. She is also spitting up pink stuff. Vet said that's normal and her breathing isn't great. But vet said I should wait till Monday if she doesn't turn around then she needs to be hospitalized. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | unspayed | 18 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

I'm sorry Maggie has pneumonia! You can try using a humidifier or bringing her into the bathroom with the door closed while you take a hot shower - the steam and humidity help to break up congestion and temporarily relieve symptoms associated with respiratory infections. As for the antibiotic, because you aren't sure if she ate it or not, I would wait for the next dose. Try hiding it in some peanut butter or boiled white meat chicken (no bones), and stay with her to make sure she swallows it and doesn't spit it up. You may have to put the pill in the back of her throat to ensure she swallows it. I will put a video below on how to do this. If she goes into respiratory distress, i.e. has trouble breathing, then I wouldn't wait until Monday to bring her back into the vet and I would rush her into an ER vet right away. Best of luck, I hope this helps! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3yHgItqGmo

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