Kennel Cough? Natural Soothing Remedies?

Question

I just adopted a puppy from the shelter. She was doing great except this cough that is just getting worst. We're going to take her to the vet tomorrow to have it checked out because I think it is kennel cough- although- she is vomiting up nothing, just as if she thinks vomitting might help her little throat. All of that aside, until or during treatment I would like some natural ways to soothe the throat irritation. I read you can use honey (which I don't have on hand) and was wondering if any of you had good ideas? If so, please include a link or dosages for a 4 month old puppy and I will look into it. Thank you! I hate seeing this poor baby suffer so. She's finally sleeping and not coughing at the moment.

Answer 1

I can't think of anything "all natural" that would be of use.  Many of the herbal preps can have serious repercussions for our canine companions.  I can tell you that you can use something like Robitussin or Formula 44 cough syrup.  The dosage would depend on the weight of your puppy, though.  It is: 0.25-1 mg/pound by mouth every 8 hours.  Just be sure whatever you use does not contain alcohol, which is dangerous for dogs.  Just be sure you get a syrup for children, which will let you get the proper dosage.  Kennel cough can be either viral or bacterial in cause, and the vet may or may not give you an antibiotic to use.  In the meantime, keep her away from all other animals, as it can be highly contagious.  Not to humans, though, fortunately.  Aside from a child's cough syrup, there isn't anything else you can use.

Answer 2

well my friend has a puppy who had kennel cough and it was bad,i suggest you take it to the vets as they will give you more information then any of us can

Answer 3

Hi, not sure on dogs but essential oil of Benzoin does wonders for human lungs.

My mother's dog gets a kennel cough when he gets too excited or over-stressed.  Sometimes it helps to massage her.

But definitly look into essential oil of benzoin. I've added a link: