I got my dog (Jack Russell) from the pet rescue on Sunday. She came home and was rather lethargic and sneezing constantly. We thought she was just nervous and needed some time to adjust. She was also spayed the week before, so we thought maybe she was just tired from the operation. The cough came on Monday and we assumed it was just a case of kennel cough. The lady who runs the rescue gave me Clavamox to give to her on Wed. By Wed. night she was worse- no appetite, coughing excessively, shaking, etc. I made an appointment at the vet first thing Thurs morning. I took her in and they did a chest x-ray. Sure enough, she has a mild case of pneumonia. They prescribed her some Zithromax and we gave it to her last night. She slept with me last night bundled up in her fleece blanket. I am really concerned that she is not eating at all. We did as the vet instructed and put warm water over her dry dog food to make it softer/soggy. She sniffed it, ate one bite and walked away. She loves hot dogs, so should I try feeding her a hot dog or will it make her feel worse? She has to eat in order to get her strength back. I am also hoping that once she fights the illness, she will have the normal "Jack Russell" energy and playfulness because she has not had it since we got her. I know, watch what you wish for. =) Any advice on what to feed her/ do for her? Please help!! Thank you.
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