Poor Stanley gave me quite the scare this week. He woke me up at 5am with a persistent cough, and it didn’t let up throughout the day. Even though he was eating and still had moments of playfulness, he seemed a bit more lethargic than usual — and it was heartbreaking to see him try to play, only to start coughing mid-pounce.
I brought him to the vet that afternoon. Thankfully, his lungs sounded clear, he had no fever, and everything else checked out fine. The vet suspected his throat might just be irritated — maybe from something he inhaled or chewed on — and sent us home with Sucralfate to help soothe the inflammation.
But today, the cough is still lingering.
So we’re starting him on antibiotics, just in case there’s a low-grade infection hiding under the surface. Fingers crossed this clears things up quickly. I hate seeing him so uncomfortable — especially when all he wants to do is have a little fun.
Here’s hoping for restful nights and a quiet, happy pup very soon. 💛