Although I did walk the dogs early this morning as usual, I decided to go for another walk this evening when the sun was setting. Much too hot any earlier than this. My little Holly Dog is still coughing her heart out, and for some odd reason I've noticed that walking seems to get her breathing better and not coughing for a few hours afterwards. I really, really need some sleep tonight, cos after 2 weeks of sleep deprivation I feel like a zombie on autopilot, and I thought an evening walk might buy me a few hours ...
it's not good that Holly is still coughing - and I wonder why it improves with walking? For a human I recently recommended blackcurrant and glycerine liquid. I used to have a repetitive cough and it lined the throat and breaks the cycle. Sleep in. Indulge. You don't owe anybody anything.
Poor little Holly - and you! Sleep deprivation is a shocker. Did you see another vet? Honey is good for throats...I wonder if it would be ok for dogs?
The clouds in this shot are just gorgeous.
@anniesue@narayani Thank you. Yes I am seeing another vet now, still in Langebaan 40km away! She doesn't understand why getting out for a walk seems to help Holly. Says it's not logical, she should cough more then. But the little tyke is on a whole battery of meds now so I have to keep a log because it is just so much to keep track of ... Paediatric Panado syrup twice daily, Benylin with codeine not more frequently than 6 hourly, and a paediatric asthma pump not more frequently than 5 hourly. In between I am giving her honey and yoghurt. After last night's walk we had a pretty good night with only two coughing spells so I am starting to feel more human this morning. Perhaps glycerine suggested by AnnieSue might be a good thing. Will find out if it's safe for dogs.
The clouds in this shot are just gorgeous.