JustAnswer > Dog
Ask A Question|Register|Login|Help
JustAnswer

Dog
Ask a Dog Question, Get an Answer ASAP!

Have your own Dog question?

19 Vets and Dog Experts are Online Now
characters left:
Not a Dog Question?

Related Dog Topics:

  • Dog
    • ,
  • Flu
    • ,
  • Well
    • ,
  • Fluid
    • ,
  • Mouth
    • ,
  • Canine
    • ,
  • Eating
    • ,
  • Pneumonia
    • ,
  • Treatment
    • ,
  • Antibiotic

Question

Which broad spectrum antibiotic seems the most effective for the "dog flu" secondary infections?

Submitted: 512 days and 9 hours ago.
Category: Dog
Value: $15
Status: CLOSED
+
Read More

Optional Information

Optional Information:
Age: 12; Male; Breed: coton du tulear

Already Tried:
I haven't tried anything but want to know which has been the best for "dog flu" secondary infections ie pneumonia

Accepted Answer

Hello,

In the situation you describe, secondary bacterial infections like pneumonia, due to canine influenza, good choices of treatment should include a combination of broad spectrum antibiotics such as a fluoroquinolone + penicillin, either orally, if eating, or by injection, if the dog is not taking anything by mouth. Supportive care, such as IV fluid therapy is of course helpful, and the antibiotics could be give through IV fluids, as well. You can find more information, below:

http://www.sheltermedicine.com/portal/is_canine_influenza_update.shtml

Cher

Picture
Expert: Cher
Pos. Feedback: 99.5 %
Accepts: 3169
Answered: 6/14/2008

Dog Caregiver--Extensive Experience

Extensive Experience Caring for Canines; Specializing in behavior and health concerns.

+
Read More

Related Dog Questions

  • should you feed your dogs bones?
  • i tapeed my dogs ears together so they will stand up he had ...
  • whats wrong with my dog,she is really sore in her back
  • my dogs tooth fell out what could it be from?
  • how do i reduce my dogs fever or relieve nausea ...
  • My dogs hair is shedding and it is winter; is this a ...
  • My Lhasa Apso had a litter of eight puppiesabout four weeks ...
  • I have a 2yr.Springer Spaniel. This is my third. I am ...



Disclaimer: Information in questions, answers, and other posts on this site ("Posts") comes from individual users, not JustAnswer; JustAnswer is not responsible for Posts. Posts are for general information, are not intended to substitute for informed professional advice (medical, legal, veterinary, financial, etc.), or to establish a professional-client relationship. The site and services are provided "as is" with no warranty or representations by JustAnswer regarding the qualifications of Experts. To see what credentials have been verified by a third-party service, please click on the "Verified" symbol in some Experts' profiles. JustAnswer is not intended or designed for EMERGENCY questions which should be directed immediately by telephone or in-person to qualified professionals.
Question List | Become an Expert | Terms of Service | Security & Privacy | About Us
© 2003-2009 JustAnswer Corp.