My dog has a cold. Can I buy OTC antibiotics or meds for her?

Antibiotics and an anti-inflammatory, like prednisone, would probably be the best treatment. An antibiotic to treat any infection and an anti-inflammatory to treat any inflammation and swelling. There really is not any good over the counter medications appropriate to treat so he should be examined by a vet for treatment.

Unfortunately, there are no safe OTC cold medications for dogs, and I would not recommend giving anything to Chewy without a prescription from your vet. If he is congested, you can also try using a humidifier (no medications) or bringing him into the bathroom with the door closed while you take a hot shower - the steam and humidity help to break up congestion and temporarily relieve symptoms associated with respiratory infections. If this doesn't help him symptoms or they get worse, I would take him into the vet for an exam, and the vet can prescribe safe medications to help him.

I have not seen your pet so I cannot legally prescribe meds. If the coughing and sneezing continue, you need to have a vet exam and potentially X-rays of the lungs taken to make sure Keaton doesn't have heart disease, asthma, cancer, collapsing trachea, etc. going on. Often a bout of coughing and sneezing happens once and passes, and isn't a cause for concern if it is not repeatable.

If Bruno had a respiratory infection (a cold), then the vet would likely prescribe antibiotics. A runny nose could also be caused by allergies, which would require anti-histamines. It's important he's seen by a vet so that the cause of the runny nose can be diagnosed, and treated appropriately.

Unfortunately no, there isn't anything I can recommend you give Simba that OTC. By law it is illegal for the experts at Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to suggest any drug, including human OTC drugs, without seeing the animal in person first. That's because doing so requires a veterinary client patient relationship which cannot be achieved via an internet forum. In addition, the experts cannot say for certain if a specific drug is safe for your dog. You can try using a humidifier or bringing him into the bathroom with the door closed while you take a hot shower if he's congested- the steam and humidity help to break up congestion and temporarily relieve symptoms associated with respiratory infections. Your other option is to take Simba into the vet, who can prescribe him medications to help with his sneezing and symptoms.

I would not recommend it, especially garlic be had that is toxic to dogs. If there is bacteria in her upper respiratory tract, she will need antibiotics from a vet. If it's allergies they can tell you the dose for Benadryl. Please do not give anything over the counter until you talk to your vet. Kisses to Shelly!

Poor Kane! You should call the vet that prescribed the tetracycline and give him/her an update. Your vet may want to add or change antibiotics. He might also need an anti-inflammatory to help decrease any inflammation. I don't think an OTC anti-histamine would help and I don't recommend giving anything without talking to your vet. Your vet may also want to get a nasal x-ray to look for abnormalities since it doesn't seem to be getting better. Hope he gets better soon!