Kennel Cough in a 3-Pound Puppy: Is Iophen-C Safe?
by Miki cooney
(South Yarmouth, MA)
Please don't give Iophen-C or any human cough medicine to your puppy without your vet's direct advice. Iophen-C contains codeine, and at 3 pounds, even a tiny dosing error could be dangerous.
Puppies are more likely than adult dogs to develop pneumonia from kennel cough, so a continuous cough in a puppy this small should be checked by a vet. Go promptly if she has a fever, a poor appetite, low energy, nasal discharge or fast or labored breathing.
Your vet can decide whether she needs a puppy-safe cough suppressant or antibiotics. Meanwhile, keep her rested, warm and well hydrated, and use a harness rather than a collar. Our guide to kennel cough in dogs explains the warning signs.
This is general information, not a diagnosis. Please follow your own vet's advice.
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