and this is the season for it I remember last year the vet told me that the infection also spreads through contaminated surfaces, and there it can survive for days after exposure with a sick dog. So if Butler is anyhow like Ulysses, who licks and sniffs everything on his way, there you go. I might take him to the vet tomorrow just to make sure, although being the season I'm scared there his gonna get in contact with even more sick dogs, just like happened to us last year, but at the same time the holidays are coming up and I don't want to spend X-mas knowing my baby feels sick. I'll keep an eye on him tonight and tomorrow and I guess it'll be a last minute decision. For the moment I'm giving him water with drops of lemon and honey for his throat, that has helped him wonders the last two times. If he doesn't wanna drink it you can use a syringe and just push it in. It's for his own good and it'll make him feel better. Keeping them hydrated it's crucial. Also, using a humidifier it's great. Or putting him in the bathroom while you take a hot shower (it'll have a similar effect). For the moment Ulysses is eating just fine and drinking, but if he gets food and water cranky I'll make him a chicken and potato soup and he can never say no to that. It'll keep him hydrated and with food in his tummy. I hope your baby feels better soon. I know how scary the cough can be. Very important it's also to not cause them any stress, lots of sleeping and relaxation will do the trick. Keep me posted!
