From:
kfor651676@aol.com
Date: 2002-04-13 01:12:00 UTC
Subject: treatment for a upper resp.
I think our 6yr old has a cold. She does not seem tired at all.
She wants lots of treats. She has what sounds like a stuffy nose
and a barking cough. When she sleeps she is quiet, but she gets up
frequently coughing and sniffling. She also has had diarrhea.
Diarrhea is not unusual for her to get for no reason. she has had a
problem with sporadic episodes of loose bowels for years so I am not
sure if they are related? She has not had a cold for years so I
just want to make sure it is just a cold. Our vet is away right now
and will be for another week. I would like to try an antihistamine
or cough medication (infant strength) but do not know my options or
correct dosages. I tried benadryl once on my other ferret and her
fur puffed out and she acted weird? Please help. Phoebe has been
through so many major, life threatening illnesses and I hope this
not turn into one! She is drinking a lot!
Thanks,
Kelly