Dear Mrs. D,
I am sorry your new baby is having some trouble.
It may be an upper respiratory infection or just an allergy.
Dogs get upper respiratory infections, kennel cough and canine influenza Some are so contagious, they can come in on shoes. I will try to cover every possibility.
http://www.thepetcenter.com/gen/canineinfluenza.html
It can also be kennel cough, a reverse sneeze, an allergy or swallowed non food item.
http://www.papillonclub.org/Education/trachea.htm
http://www.papillonclub.org/Education/trachea.htm%3C/a%3Ehttp://www.beaglebuddies.com/misc/reverse.html http://www.beaglebuddies.com/misc/reverse.html%3C/a%3E
You can try one mg per lb of benedryl:
http://www.petplace.com/drug-library/diphenhydramine-benadryl/page1.aspx
He should see the vet if he gets worse or developes any breathing difficulties.
I hope I have covered every possibility. Please let know if you still have questions and how your baby is doing, I will always be here for both of you.
I hope he feels better very soon.
Very sincerely,
Terri
Animal Healthcare expert
Expert in pet health and behavior. 20 year experience with animals.