My shih tzu has a cold. What can I give her to help her feel better?

Do not give them any OTC medications. Many human ones contain ingredients that are toxic to puppies. Try bringing them into the bathroom with you when you take a shower or but them in a room with a humidifier. The steam from them might help with the congestion. Keep them warm and comfortable, and make sure they eat. Take them into the vet first thing in the morning. If either start having trouble breathing, this is a medical emergency and they need to see an ER vet right away. Best of luck.

I'm sorry that Pali has a cold! Unfortunately, by law the experts at Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach cannot recommend any specific medications, even over-the-counter ones, for any pet without an exam. If she seems congested or has a cough, you could try bringing her into the bathroom with you while you take a hot shower - the steam and humidity will often help to break up congestion and provide some temporary relief for minor respiratory infections. If this doesn't help, or if her symptoms are severe, it would be best to take Pali to the vet for an exam to find out if she does have a cold, or something more serious. Your vet can prescribe an antibiotic or other medication for her if needed, depending on what is found.

Yes. Honey is fine to give. It is a natural anti-inflammatory and can help with some of the inflammation and irritation along her respiratory tract (nose and throat). However she should still receive medical treatment through your vet and get on a short course of antibiotics. Most URI's in pets are caused by multimodal bacteria and therefore need antibiotics to clear.

Chania could be sneezing for many reasons: https://www.petcoach.co/article/sneezing-nasal-discharge-in-dogs-puppies/ At this time, there is no known transmission of cold viruses between people and pets. It could be coincidental or it could be related to indoor allergies or air quality (since both of you are sneezing). If she sneezes beyond a week or if you start to notice it's getting worse, I recommend to have her examined.

I would try Benadryl twice a day to see if this helps in case it is allergy related. See link below. If it doesn’t or if she gets worse, then I would be worried about an infection. With her being so small and young, I would have your vet take a look at her. Your vet will be able determine what is wrong and start her on the proper meds to help her feel better. I hope this helps. https://www.petcoach.co/canigive/dog/benadryl/

Hello, I'm sorry Shelly isn't feeling well. When we talk about a "cold" in people, typically that implies a viral upper respiratory infection. There is no specific treatment for a viral respiratory infection other than nursing care. However, Shelly's symptoms of clearing her throat with the discharge from her eyes could be something other than a viral respiratory infection - dogs don't get "colds" very often like people do, and I worry about the possibility of something more serious such as pneumonia, a tooth root abscess, or a heart condition, all of which could also cause either upper or lower respiratory congestion. If this has been going on more than a day or two, I recommend having Shelly seen by a vet. Your vet will do an exam, and will likely recommend chest x-rays if they have any concerns with the sound of her lungs or heart. They will then be able to offer specific therapies based on what is causing these symptoms. I hope this helps!

Poor Diesel! Unfortunately, it's not safe to give him any human medications unless specifically prescribed by a vet. I would have him seen by your vet, who can prescribe medications to treat his symptoms. If he's congested, you can also try using a humidifier 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. I would have Diesel seen by a vet today or tomorrow.