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| Kennel Cough; Symptoms and treatment | |
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| Topic Started: May 21 2008, 04:16 PM (195 Views) | |
| PaulaK | May 21 2008, 04:16 PM Post #1 |
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I wrote this on another site, and promptly forgot all about it. I've taken this information from various websites but it is not comprehensive and should not be used to diagnose your dog, if in doubt please ALWAYS contact your vet. The term "Kennel Cough" is the common name used for Canine Infectious Tracheobronchitis. This grand title relates to the prime sign - coughing localized to the trachea (wind pipe) and bronchi (within the lungs). It is also known as Bordetellosis, or Bordetella. Kennel Cough a worldwide upper respiratory disease caused by several different viruses and bacteria. A high percentage of dogs contract Kennel Cough during their lifetime. In the majority of cases the disease is not serious in itself but it can lead to some dogs developing life- threatening complications. Symptoms of Kennel Cough Kennel Cough can be marked by some, not necessarily all, of the following symptoms: • Dry hacking cough - described as 'honking' • Wheezing • Retching - Described as "something caught in his throat" • Watery nasal and or eye discharge • Lack of appetite • Lethargy • Fever • Snuffling and sneezing could also be a sign Treatment of Kennel Cough The treatment of the disease is dependent on the severity of the case but can include the use of cough suppressants (Benylin is often used and you may find it easier for the dog to take if you use a syringe),antibiotics, bronchodilators and sprays. The bedding of the dog should be washed frequently and if the dog is in a kennel strict attention should be paid to the sufficient and regular ventilation ensuring fresh air. Sometimes taking your dog in the bathroom with you while you have a nice hot, steamy bath may help the cough. |
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| hannahnicholls | May 21 2008, 04:28 PM Post #2 |
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:lol: Here it is that really freaked me out :P one minute is was one place then I blinked and it wasn't there. |
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| JRT | May 21 2008, 04:29 PM Post #3 |
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:ph43r: :lol: |
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| zandd | Nov 24 2008, 08:55 PM Post #4 |
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There seems to be a lot of kennel cough around at the moment reading other forums so the advice given is very apt indeed. |
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| ziggyhendry | Jan 31 2009, 06:37 PM Post #5 |
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Hannah - I love your patty!! He is the spitting image of mine. Where did you get him from? How old is he? (that's assuming he is a he!) Claire |
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| Kimmie | Feb 2 2009, 12:13 PM Post #6 |
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When my girls caught kennel cough last year I gave them benylin (not the non-drowsy) and they'd gulp it off the spoon, although of course most of it ended up in their eyes, my eyes, up the walls, on the floor...you can see where this is going, so it is advised to sringe it in :doh: :lol: I would also give them some squeezy honey to help sooth the coughs as didn't want to OD them on benylin. I have since been advised about some kennel cough nosodes which I give to them, as Kira is often at shows it is quite easily picked up as unfortunately some people feel a ribbon is far more important than theirs and other dogs health. These nosodes build up their immune system and :crossedfingers: neither of my two have had KC since that one time, despite it going around like wildfire at one point. |
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