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Hi
i have picked Millie up today from Rosedale doodles as you know i have Ollie 2 years and 3 months , she was coughing in the car about half way home , and has been coughing and hacking since .My husband has just rang the breeder and she said someone else has just rang with the same thing a puppy from the same litter . She said it was air bourne and not serious and didnt have it there ????? im so upset she did say if we had to take her to the vets she would foot the bill however i have just googled it and it does look serious to me especially having Ollie
I do not know what to do what to think etc xxHelp advice needed off my ilmc family please and a hug xxx

Lynda
 
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Hi Lynda,

Firstly I'd ring the vet and ask for their advice - even if it is on their "out of hours" service - at least you can speak to a professional who should be able to put your mind at rest.
I'd also recommend that you at least get your breeder to agree to covering the relevant vet costs - in writing (if Kennel Cough is diagnosed then you really do need to keep the breeder in the loop - no matter if they try and fob you off) - you may have got a standard "4 weeks free" insurance for the breeder but this may not be covered.
It is extremely contagious (http://kennelcough.com/what-is-kennel-cough.html#answer- so insist on getting Ollie checked too.
Hopefully some ILMC contributors with actual experience of this will share their stories too.

Stephen X
 
#8 ·
Oh dear Lynda, I am sorry you are having a rough start to life with your new puppy. Yes ring your vet and ake device and keep her away from Ollie if possible. If he does catch it, he should be able to fight it off with reasonable ease being a mature healthy dog. I would be concerned about Millie though as she is so young. Try to make sure she keeps her fluid intake up and seek your vets advice promptly.
Your puppy would not have developed this on a relatively short journey home and will have had it at the breeders, even more so as another litter mate is affected too. It is good that your breeder has offered to cover costs but that really is not the point. It is not right or fair that these puppies have been sent home poorly, on you or them.
I hope you get some good advice from your vet and they are able to put your mind at rest.
Big hugs to you and Millie.
X
 
#9 ·
Lola had a wee cough after her first vaccination. Vet wasn't sure if it was KC or a side effect from vaccination. She was also a little sniffly. Vet gave 7 day antibiotic and eye drops. Sorted her out. She was never affected. She remained lively, happy, playful and eating/drinking perfectly. Still a mystery but she got through nevertheless. Try not to worry. I also gave carrots to boost vitamin c on recommendation from vet and took her to shower with me for some steam therapy. Let us know what happens.
 
#10 ·
I can imagine how worried you are, and as said above we are all here to help in any way we can ... vets first port of call and let your breeeder know the outcome, your breeder will support you and also need to deal with any other puppies and dogs in their care ...

Sending you a hug xxx
 
#12 ·
kennel cough is airbourne and extremely contagious but with vets advice and treatment its easily treated.i swear by pure manuka honey strength 15( from holland and barrat) my girls had it a year ago and within just a few days were as right as rain,your vet may prescribe antibiotics and some vets recommend childrens cough syrup too but being a young pup ask your vet first,dont worry im sure she will be fine xxx
 
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Bess had kennel cough when she was 3 months old ... airbourne and very contagious, incubation period 1 week. I was told to keep her separate from other dogs for a week after the cough had gone. She had antibiotics and anti-inflamatories, you can also give Child Benylin (in a child's syringe). It didn't take too long to get better.

Maisie my other dog coughed a few times and the vet gave her the vaccination which was a squirt up the nose ... it seemed to stop the illness developing into much.

Hope your pup is better soon ... best to get vet advice asap considering young age.:hug:
 
Discussion starter · #15 ·
Hi
Millie has been hacking all night so we are booked into the vets for 11.40 along with Ollie , im just sad and i know today her siblings are all going to there new homes ,just hope she is honest enough to address the problem with the new owners
Thankyou everyone for your replys and reassurance ,i will keep you posted
she is adorable though ,but not doing enough for Ollie he wants her to run after him etc
xxx
 
#16 ·
Would like to think your breeder would sort the other pups out before letting them go to spread the cough even further! Unfortunate situation for all concerned and a shame. If you were otherwise happy with your breeder I would not let this incident spoil your relationship unless there is evidence of not being honest.
 
Discussion starter · #17 ·
:( hi just been to the vets Millie has kennel cough got antibiotics and antinflammatorys.ollie hasnt got it but got to keep an eye on him she has it pretty bad .
i have tried to contact the breeder but cannot get through so left a message /Also Stephen or Julia jukee doodles do you give 4 week free pet insurance ? we were told they dont because of new law came out in march about not being applicable to puppies who havent had all jabs ??? but my vet has just given it xx
 
#19 ·
make sure you get the breeder to foot the bill for her medicine, your pup will have been coughing in her care and she just passed her over without mentioning it to you, hope she gets better soon x
 
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