Last week I took Lola in for her bordetella shot. Her exam indicated that she was in good health. This weekend I noticed she was very wheezy and sneezing and had mucous coming out of her nose. She had a very hard time breathing and was lethargic and not eating.
I took her to my vet today and found out that she has a fever. She has an upper respiratory infection. They put her in a nebulizer for 30 minutes to help her breathe easier. I was given 3 different medications (Rimadyl, Ciprofloxacin and Amoxicillin) to give her in the days ahead.
Lola hasn't been near any other dogs besides my other chis and none of them are sick. I haven't taken her to any public places besides the vet office last week. Where did she catch the "bug" I wonder? And how? Could she have had a reaction to the shot? She's 7 years old and has had bordetella shots without any reaction. Could she have been exposed to the virus in the vet clinic itself?
She needs her teeth cleaned and a bad tooth removed. There is evidence of some gum disease beginning. My vet is hoping that there isn't any infection in her mouth that has made its way into her sinuses.
I took her to my vet today and found out that she has a fever. She has an upper respiratory infection. They put her in a nebulizer for 30 minutes to help her breathe easier. I was given 3 different medications (Rimadyl, Ciprofloxacin and Amoxicillin) to give her in the days ahead.
Lola hasn't been near any other dogs besides my other chis and none of them are sick. I haven't taken her to any public places besides the vet office last week. Where did she catch the "bug" I wonder? And how? Could she have had a reaction to the shot? She's 7 years old and has had bordetella shots without any reaction. Could she have been exposed to the virus in the vet clinic itself?
She needs her teeth cleaned and a bad tooth removed. There is evidence of some gum disease beginning. My vet is hoping that there isn't any infection in her mouth that has made its way into her sinuses.