Day 9: Relapse

Last night, Brook had no interest in dinner (some wet food and rice) even though she has been eating all week without a problem. A day or two ago it seemed like she was really getting over the kennel cough, but her nose is back to being green (not as bad as the original sickness though). She still didn't want to eat this morning, but tonight she showed interest in a new kind of wet food (this time we didn't add any rice either).

She has also discovered the antiobotic pill in her food (I suppose another sign she is doing better) and knows how to eat the food and spit the pill back out! So I have to resort to the old fashioned way...sticking pill down doggy's throat and rubbing until she swallows. Then we have to make sure eats something because the vet warned us that doxycycline is harsh on the esophagus. She wanted to make sure the pills never get stuck in Brook's throat, or it could cause other problems.
We are also trying to introduce some bone-type treats. We figure it must be boring sitting in a room all day with nothing to do, so maybe Brook will decide to try one of the treats tomorrow.

She is turning into a bit of a snuggle bug. She enjoys laying on the futon in the bedroom and also really likes it when one of us sits or lays with her. Also, since she seemed to be feeling a little more ill the past 24 hours, I helped her up onto my lap, and she actually liked it. She just lays on her side, puts her head on my arm, and relaxes.

The other thing that seemed to help her breathe a little better was to wipe her nose with a warm, wet rag (not sure why I hadn't tried that sooner). For now, her nose is clear and she isn't having a trouble breathing. The coughing seems to stay away as long as she doesn't move much. The minute we stand outside (so she can go potty), she will start to cough again. Hopefully by next week, she will be all better health wise.