Joined
·
94 Posts
Hey guys, Im new to the boards.
I have a question regarding those who have rescued.
I just rescued a 8 mo. old GSD mix from the local shelter. We named him Jack and he is a perfect doll. The first night we had him he had a cough and was hacking up a foamy white liquid. We figured it was a kennel cough and went to the vet the next day.He had a fever of 103.5 and was starting to have mucus drip from his nose which is greenish in color. They gave him a shot of penicillin and started him on a round of antibiotics. I didnt like the vet much and didn't feel like he gave Jack enough time and since the next day he wasn't feeling much better I went to get a second opinion. His fever was down to 102.5 but still had a runny nose and cough. Ends up he has whipworms and hookworms. We got him some meds to take care of that but yesterday his fever spiked to 104 so we just put him in a cool tub and wrapped him in a wet cool towel to keep it around 103.
This morning his fever has subsided to 103.1-103.3 but he still is really lethargic. Through all of this he is still eating/drinking ok. He is being picky and will only eat chicken/Turkey and ice chips. I also have him on 1000mg of fish oil to boost his immune system.
The vet says I am doing everything I can do but I am just hoping its a bad kennel cough or canine influenza and not distemper.
Anyone else have these problems? He is not having any eye discharge, just out his nose.
Wasnt sure to put this under rescue or health but i figure this was the best place.
Id appreciate any help, I am so scared and I dont want to loose this lil guy
I have a question regarding those who have rescued.
I just rescued a 8 mo. old GSD mix from the local shelter. We named him Jack and he is a perfect doll. The first night we had him he had a cough and was hacking up a foamy white liquid. We figured it was a kennel cough and went to the vet the next day.He had a fever of 103.5 and was starting to have mucus drip from his nose which is greenish in color. They gave him a shot of penicillin and started him on a round of antibiotics. I didnt like the vet much and didn't feel like he gave Jack enough time and since the next day he wasn't feeling much better I went to get a second opinion. His fever was down to 102.5 but still had a runny nose and cough. Ends up he has whipworms and hookworms. We got him some meds to take care of that but yesterday his fever spiked to 104 so we just put him in a cool tub and wrapped him in a wet cool towel to keep it around 103.
This morning his fever has subsided to 103.1-103.3 but he still is really lethargic. Through all of this he is still eating/drinking ok. He is being picky and will only eat chicken/Turkey and ice chips. I also have him on 1000mg of fish oil to boost his immune system.
The vet says I am doing everything I can do but I am just hoping its a bad kennel cough or canine influenza and not distemper.

Wasnt sure to put this under rescue or health but i figure this was the best place.
Id appreciate any help, I am so scared and I dont want to loose this lil guy

