Hi Amy! From one Lab Mom to another, congratulations on your new addition. She sounds like such a sweetheart. But how heartbreaking to hear she's not feeling wellKennel cough can be nasty and sometimes you just have to let it run it's course. The vet seems to have a handle on that though, increasing the Cephalexin. Keep a close eye on her and if you have any concerns about her nasal discharge, coughing etc. or if she seems worse, call her/him immdediately!! That's what they are there for; I bug mine constantly!
The symptoms you describe though are what you see in a bad case of kennel cough. Did you mention your concerns about the distemper to your vet??? You're right, distemper has some of the very same symptoms. But distemper is very rare these days. With distemper, you also see fever, an elevated white blood count, and refusal to eat. sometimes seizures develop. Is she eating and drinking well?? Did the vet say she had a fever?? Did he do any blood work? I would definitely talk to the vet about that one as I'm sure they can do a distemper titer blood test. Please let us know how your girl is doing. What's her name??? My Lab's name is Star' she's a yellow girl and just turned 4! Best wishes and healing prayers for your beautiful girl! Please give her a hug for me. Sandra
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