Sick 3 month old teacup chihuahua
I brought my 3 month old (1.8 pound) chihuahua home 1 week ago from a local pet store. The second day I had him I realized that he was coughing and probably had kennel cough. I took him to the vet immediately and he put him on Zithromax, bene-bac gel, and some pain meds, gave him a shot and said to come back in 7 days. The puppy had a fever of 104.
The puppy does not eat other than his daily supplement (a sticky sugary substance) which is probably giving him a sugar rush. He will eat baby food if hand fed (maybe a small spoonful or two). I find it a bit worrysome that he does not eat his kibble other than maybe 3 times since I have had him-a small amount in the past 7 days. The vet suggested that I give him his vitamin supplement every 2-4 hours per day to keep his energy up. It does not seem right that a puppy (although I have never had one this small) can only eat this Nutri-cal vitamin supplement and that be sufficient. Puppies do tend to sleep a lot, but he seems depressed and not even enticed by a treat-playtime is very rare. He does come when called. I guess I am used to more active dogs. For now I am trying to keep him warm and he is drinking and going potty.
It also seems as though his symptoms are worse. i.e. very watery nose, watery eyes and a snoring/wheezing because he cannot breath.
Should I get a second opinion or wait for the meds to work? Also, is distemper a possibility?
I would appreciate any help!
Thank you.