GreyhoundGirl Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Molly and Mason have both been coughing (not deep hacking kennel coughs) for a few weeks. Molly's been fine otherwise but Mason's been a little off his feed and just "off". I've been debating taking him in. I just found out it was time for his shots so I mentioned it to the vet. She took his temp and low and behold...low grade fever (102.7). Molly was in for nail trim so she checked Molly too..no temp. Proof that germs aren't brave enough to attack her. Plus, Molly hasn't been off her feed, lethargic, etc. In fact, she's had more energy. So, the vet decided Mason has the doggie version of the flu. Who knew dogs could get that?????? Anyway, he's on antibiotics since he's clearly fighting something. No meet and greets and no canine guests (I was going to take a Grey for a few days while he was on vacation) for 2 weeks so they don't pass it on or get worse. I know you don't normally treat a "flu" with antibiotics and she said normally a cough would work itself out in a few weeks but given the low grade temp and the fact that it had been 2 weeks it clearly wasn't working itself out on its own so... I'm so glad I said something and wasn't just being an "Anal Annie" dog mom. She did comment that everytime I take them in it's something. It made me feel better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest june Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Sorry. It is tough when they don't feel good. Hope he is feeling better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandysMom Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 We've had several outbreaks of canine influenza in our area. Because Sammy has extended contact with many dogs, I went ahead and got him vaccinated. I hope Molly and Mason feel better soon. Quote Beverly. Missing my happy toy-flinging boy Sammy (Where's Mandrill), (8/12/2009-9/30-2021) Desperately missing my angel Mandy (BB's Luv) [7/1/2000 - 9/18/2012]. Always missing Meg the Dalmatian and Ralph Malph the Pekeapoo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sambuca Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 My dogs also have the flu vaccine. I hope he feels better soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 I didn't know there really was such a thing. Hope Mason feels better ASAP. she checked Molly too..no temp. Proof that germs aren't brave enough to attack her Quote Ellen, with brindle Milo and the blonde ballerina, Gelsey remembering Eve, Baz, Scout, Romie, Nutmeg, and Jeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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