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Question: After adopting a dog from a shelter my dog was diagnosed with kennel cough.  Many people tell me their dogs never vomited when they had this.  My dog finally started eating but when she drinks water the dry cough starts and she vomits the water every time.  This has been one week now.  How long will this last??   My vet put her on antibiotics and he is away for a few days.  She isn’t lethargic like she was and is much more lively but I feel so bad for her to keep vomiting every time she drinks water.

Answer: Limit her water intake by offering her small amounts often so she doesn’t drink too much in one sitting. This can decrease the possible tracheal stimulation she is experiencing usually associated with kennel cough.  If it does not stop take her to your vet and ask him to do a culture and sensitivity by tracheal swab.  Your vet should be able to do this to determine the right antibiotics your dog should be on.

Dr. Ruan Bester, BVSc (UP)

  
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