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Originally Posted by CooperBoy  The name of the antibiotic is Clavomax, 250 mg. |
The recommended dose for dogs is 6.25mg/lb twice a day. Assuming your puppy (at 30 lbs now, two weeks later) was about 25 lbs, that's 156 mg, twice a day. You underdosed by 60 mgs daily - that's 20% less medication than recommended. Which can cause precisely what I described above.
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Originally Posted by CooperBoy Let me ask you a question, MoonDog - are you a vet? |
No. Gee, that wasn't hard at all. Why is it you can't answer that same simple question?
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Originally Posted by CooperBoy There are multiple articles about overmedicating decreasing the ability of your immune system to fight off bacteria and viruses on your own - people and dogs alike. |
Yes, there are. And I completely agree medications should not be misused, either by overusing or underusing. They are only useful if used as directed and much info is there to be had on manufacturer's websites.
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Originally Posted by CooperBoy Sometimes not panicking and letting the cold run its course can be better for a dog than treating him with meds at the first sneeze. |
I agree. So why did you choose to underdose your puppy instead of letting the cold run its course? Either use it as directed, or don't use it. By compromising with a partial dose, all you do is help create an antibiotic resistant bacteria.
My dog has had kennel cough once. She got rest, restricted activity, a humidifier, and good ol' chicken broth for the duration. No meds needed, although had it not cleared up in a few days, you can be darn sure I would have made sure she saw her vet for any needed medications and you can be darn sure they would have been given as directed.
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Originally Posted by CooperBoy Which brings me to my real question - could this be caused by the kennel cough vaccine? Interested to hear from someone who has something to say about this subject... |
Sure, it could. Especially if your puppy's immune system is overextended. That's why sick dogs should not be vaccinated.
I don't vaccinate my dog for kennel cough. There are many strains flitting about, and the vaccine does not contain all of them, so there's always a chance your dog could come down with kennel cough even when vaccinated for it.