Posted: Thu Aug 30, 2007 7:49 am Post subject: Kennel Cough help please? - Majic getting worse:(
Morning all,
Right we are in day 6 of quarantine and today Majic's symptoms are a lot worse, she has been sick, is wretching/coughing more and generally not herself.
Is it common for her to get worse after I thought she was getting better?
She is currently on Benylin, 150mg Baytril (AB's) and 20mg Rimadyl (anti Inflamms)
She is crated as no exercise apart from necessaries and a little on the spot training otherwise she will go crazy.
Gracie only had KC mildly, so her symptoms stayed the same throughout. Poor Maj, wish I could help. Must be horrible for her being couped up. Ring the vets would be my only suggestion.....((hugs))
awww sorry to hear this carroll - poor majic... unfortunately I can't offer any advice, I have no experience in this area, just hope she's better soon.
No.of Labs: 1
Lab Names: Marley (Coco Caramel Boy) DOB 11.04.07 Indi (Newf) DOB 28.6.07 Always remembering Charlie who died 12.06.07 run free my baby x
This is just a thought, but did the vet recommend Benylin in conjunction with her anti-inflammatories and anti-biotics?
I am only asking because very often, two similar medications can make the symptoms worse, and I think Benylin has pain-killing medication which may not go well with the anti-inflammatories.
I would be inclined to take her back to the vets, or at least ring the vet if her symptoms are worsening - I do hope everything is going to be okay.
No.of Labs: 1
Lab Names: Marley (Coco Caramel Boy) DOB 11.04.07 Indi (Newf) DOB 28.6.07 Always remembering Charlie who died 12.06.07 run free my baby x
No the Benylin is off my own back as a few on here have used it to great effect
Just check that out with the vets Carroll, because on its own or with just anti-biotics, it may be fine, but probably not with the anti-inflammatories.
It is like when we have a cold, if you use two different types of medication such as Benylin for flu and a syrup for sore throats, the symptoms will worsen because they are both canceling each other out or working against each other.
I only know this because I have disabilites which require a lot of medication and I have to have regular discussions with my doctor if I get so much as a severe cold and sore throat as to what will be the best medication because I am on so many all ready
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I don't go down the antibiotic etc. route(although as Blue the Dane is ill with cancer she has them) as I have always found that it is better if kennel cough actually runs its course, a bit like a human cold really if you take too much medication it bungs you up and the nasties all get caught in your body and need to get out!!!!!!!! So I use Benylin on its own just to soothe things.
I would hate to argue with a vet but if M is crated does that mean she is not getting much fresh air? I agree she must have restricted exercise but fresh air is the greatest cure of all. She needs to clear her tubes!
All of mine are definitely on the mend and are out in the fresh air as I type. Hope this helps a little.
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