Additional Resources AKC. Clubs Offering: Training Classes. Jan 23, 2 Minutes. What Is Kennel Cough? What are the Symptoms of Kennel Cough? How Is Kennel Cough Treated? Can Kennel Cough Be Prevented? Leave him in the bathroom for about 30 minutes. The steam might make your dog hot, so have a bowl of water in the bathroom for him to drink. Encourage Your Dog to Rest. Adequate rest is one of the best remedies for kennel cough.
If your dog gets plenty of sleep, it will give his body a chance to fight the virus and recover properly. Put your dog in a room by himself, away from kids and other pets. This way, he will not be disturbed while trying to rest. Give Your Dog a Cough Suppressant. If your dog is coughing up a storm, you may consider giving him a cough suppressant such as Robitussin.
This medicine is only intended to be used for a short time period and should only be given under a veterinarian's approval. A veterinarian will determine the correct dosage of Robitussin for your dog.
Does Your Puppy Have Parvo? Canine parvovirus or just parvo is an extremely contagious disease that any dog can get, but puppies in particular are most susceptible due to their young immune systems. The illness is gastrointestinal in nature and can be fatal if not treated early in your young dog. Canine parvovirus is spread by infected dogs who come in contact with healthy dogs or if a person handles infected feces and goes around a healthy dog.
Vaccinations to prevent canine parvovirus infection begin at less than two months of age and are given in a series of shots until a puppy reaches around four months old.
If your puppy is exposed to canine parvovirus in any way, they can become infected and will quickly become ill, especially if your dog has not received their full series of vaccinations for the virus. The following are signs your puppy has parvo. If any of these signs apply to your young pup, take them to the vet right away for diagnosis and treatment. Parvo can be fatal if not treated within 48 to 72 hours.
By sylvanpets comcast. If you're a cat owner, you will want your feline friend to enjoy good health and contentment for a lifetime. The first step to ensuring you pet's good health is to schedule routine wellness exams. The veterinarian will examine your cat and offer helpful advice. In addition, you can care for your furry feline companion in many different ways, including the following. The Bordetella vaccine is a noncore vaccine that is given to dogs that are frequently exposed to other dogs in boarding or social settings.
Canine facilities, such as dog daycare centers, boarding kennels, shows, dog parks, and training classes often require dogs to have the vaccine.
This is because Bordetella bronchiseptica is the most common bacterial agent responsible for kennel cough in dogs. This inflammation leads to coughing and illness and can expose your dog to secondary infections. Instead, most veterinarians and canine professionals call the disease kennel cough, which can lead to some confusion about what the Bordetella vaccine is for.
Kennel cough is an all-encompassing term used to depict a multitude of highly contagious respiratory illness. It is usually spread in areas where large numbers of dogs are confined, like kennels, which is how the disease got its name. Kennel cough itself is not fatal, but the disease can lead to fatal bronchopneumonia in puppies and chronic bronchitis in senior or immunocompromised dogs, according to the Merck Veterinary Manual , which is why it is important to assess whether or not your dog is at risk of catching the disease when deciding to vaccinate.
Kennel cough, scientifically known as canine infectious tracheobronchitis, is easily spread from dog to dog through aerosol droplets, direct contact, or contact with contaminated surfaces like food and water bowls , toys, or kennel runs — a bit like how the common cold is spread in grade schools. Your dog is most likely to pick it up in an area where lots of dogs congregate, but he can also pick it up from any contaminated environment, and you can bring it home to him if you spend a lot of time around dogs at work or during volunteer opportunities.
They become infected by being around other dogs who have the cough. There are some factors that exacerbate the likelihood that a dog will be infected by kennel cough:. Kennel cough is highly contagious and can easily be spread from one dog to another. When dogs cough, the bacteria and viruses become airborne and can quickly spread to other animals.
It can also be transmitted via touching noses and by sharing dog toys, food bowls or other communal objects. The incubation period for kennel cough is between 2 and 14 days, during which time the dog will be contagious. Some dogs can be carriers for months without exhibiting symptoms. Kennel cough usually clears up within three weeks. Sometimes it can take up to six weeks to clear up for older dogs or those with existing medial conditions.
If your dog seems otherwise perky and is eating well, you should be able to use home remedies to make your dog more comfortable. This includes keeping them in a humid area you can use a humidifier to help and avoiding using a collar as this may aggravate their windpipe further. If you're worried about your dog, take them to see the vet. The vet may be able to prescribe antibiotics for kennel cough to target the Bordetella bacteria.
Protection against some of the viruses that can cause kennel cough is included in puppy and booster vaccinations. These viruses include canine influenza, canine distemper, canine parainfluenza virus and canine adenovirus type two. Your vet can also provide a vaccination against the main bacterial cause, Bordetella — this can be a nasal spray or an injection. Many boarding kennels and doggy day-cares require dogs to have the vaccination before their stay.
However, because kennel cough has a wide range of causes and strains, this vaccine cannot guarantee protection for your dog.
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