Hi Tiggy,

Just tried what you suggested and nothing happened.

I'm worried someone might have tried to poison him with mosquito repellent or something...

Huey ~ I'll check out that site now ~ Thanks again!

Kennel cough - Symptoms

The most common symptom is a dry hacking cough sometimes followed by retching (YUP). Many owners describe the cough as having a ‘honking sound. (YUP)’ A watery nasal discharge may also be present (NOPE). With mild cases, dogs continue to eat and be alert and active (YUP). Many times, there is a recent history of boarding or coming in contact with other dogs (YUP). In more severe cases, the symptoms may progress and include lethargy, fever, inappetence, pneumonia, and in very severe cases, even death (HOLY SHIT!!!). The majority of severe cases occur in immunocompromised animals, or young unvaccinated puppies.(HE's NOT VACCINATED FOR KC)

Treatment

There are two treatment options depending on the severity of the disease. In the most common mild (uncomplicated) form of the disease, antibiotics are usually not used. If the dog has a good appetite and is alert but suffers only from a recurrent cough, we will often let the disease run its course just as we would with a cold in humans. Treating the mild case does not shorten the length in which the animal will be a potential spreader of the disease. Many times, prednisone is given to help reduce the severity and frequency of the cough and to make the dog more comfortable. In addition, Bronchodilators like aminophylline or cough suppressants may also be used.
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Well I don't know about you guys, but I'm happy as a pig in shit. Unless I'm otherwise grossly mistaken, it must be a mild for of kennel cough. Thanks be to Allah (joking!)

Huey ~ your member rating (not that it matters really) is completely wrong. If I were boss, I'd give you 5 stars....for being a star!

Later

Andy (getting into bed ~ finally!)

Andy here are two web sites that will help you now and in the future regarding health problems. http://peteducation.com
the consultant

Andy, Thanks for the compliment! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> You are right, the ratings mean nothing as long as I can help.
Change back to your old closing signature. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />
Good luck with your Rott.

I'm digging this huey stuff. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Andy:
It is most likely a mild form of kennel cough . One option is to wait it out and in the meantime give some human anti-cough syrup (not antibiotics). These will provide symptomatic relief both to you and the dog.
Another possibility is that he has a hair ball in his stomach. Typically when someone eats hair, depending on the amount eaten, it may come out or not, i.e. it will form a hair ball, in which case it may not easily come out. So what kind/how much hair has he been eating ?.

Thanks Chuck, Nice to be noticed!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Hi everyone,

Just a quick note to say that my Rottie is doing much better. He still has a little bit of a cough, but nothing compared to a few days ago. I just got him some cough syrup and it seems to have improved the situation even further.

Andy

Andy, Glad the Rott doing much better. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />
Not quite the closing signature I was refering too.You are one sick BLOKE. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />
Keep the faith.