Is colloidal silver safe with antibiotics for my dog's pneumonia?

I'm so sorry for Roark's diagnosis. If Roark is still exhibiting signs like coughing and an increased breathing rate he could still be experiencing issues with pneumonia however these signs could also be a result of his cancerous mass. You can continue the antibiotics until you can get Roark in for a recheck of X-rays to determine if he still has pneumonia. Ultimately X-rays will be needed to know if he should remain on the antibiotics. If coughing or respiratory changes are occurring secondary to the cancer then you may want to discuss other medication options with your veterinarian that will help alleviate his discomfort. Using an antibiotic if the cough is related to the mass will not help anything and will actually put Roark at risk for negative side effects. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

I do not recommend the use of Colloidal Silver in dogs, especially if it will be going into the mouth or digestive tract. There have been no study to show that it is useful in this manner, and the potential negative side effects can be significant. The heavy metal cannot be eliminated from the body, and build-up of heavy metals can be dangerous. I will include a link to the Mayo Clinic's statement on Colloidal Silver. The best way to prevent gingivitis and build-up of tartar is to start brushing your dog's teeth. They are never too old to get started! It can take several weeks of training to get to the point where Kaiser won't fight you for it. Another thing that can help with tartar are treats (look for ones with a VOHC seal of approval) and larger kibble size. The larger kibble causes the dogs to chew more often and while chewing the kibble with gently remove debris from the surface of the tooth. Losing teeth in dogs is much more common than in humans. In part because they don't brush their teeth, but also due to the shape of the teeth in their mouth. The closer the teeth are together (most small breed dogs), the more likely they will lose teeth either naturally or removed during a dental cleaning. http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/consumer-health/expert-answers/colloidal-silver/faq-20058061 https://www.petcoach.co/article/how-to-brush-your-dog-s-teeth-properly/ http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=128

Yes you can use the nebulizer with albuterol. My recommendation though is that you get her to an emergency vet clinic if your regular vet can't see her. Her condition sounds serious and I would be worried that waiting will cause her condition to deteriorate significantly. She should have been much better after 8 days on Augmentin. I hope this helps. Best wishes to you and Luna.

Many different antibiotics are used for both humans and dogs, the only difference is the dose given. Antibiotics should not be given without the advice of your veterinarian. Inappropriate antibiotic use can lead to resistant bacteria and may complicate any underlying condition which could delay diagnosis.

Antibiotics are very important medications and should not be used without a confirmed diagnosis of a bacterial infection which is likely to be sensitive to them and they should never be used randomly. Bacterial infection is a very rare cause of nose bleeds, foreign bodies, fungal infections, tumours and bleeding disorders would be much more common

Poor Moca - he is having a tough time! A suspect pneumonia which has not responded to regular treatment should be x-rayed in order to determine any complicating factors and also be tested for parasites. A swab of fluid from the airways may also need to be cultured in order to determine the type of infection

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I do not recommend you use colloidal silver for the eyes. This is potentially something serious such as a severe infection or abscess in the region of the eyes, a tumor, among other possibilities. I highly recommend that you have him evaluated by a veterinarian as soon as possible as this is likely causing him pain and making him feel uncomfortable. They would be able to evaluate the eyes and surrounding structures carefully to see what seems to be the root of his issues so that therapy can be recommended accordingly. Best of luck!