Kennel Cough!!!!

:? :? :? I need your guy's help with something please I know I've worked in veterinarians for many years and I know how dogs and puppies get kennel cough!!! Well My neighbor that takes care of puppies has this one puppie that is very hyper trust me you would think she was put on speed at birth well anyways she's about 5-weeks old now when my neighbor got her she was 3-4 weeks. Well just the other day jan informed me that I needed to stay away from the puppy because she got kennel cough and Simon will catch it if I touch it and then come around simon. Now what I'm confused about is how did that puppy catch kennel cough? The only way I can think that that puppy caught it is jan keeping it locked up in a carrier cage a-lot!! Is that true? Please help me figure this one out I would appericate it. thanks Aussylover

 

Hmmm well where did she get the puppy from because if it was from a rescue or a petstore it could have gotten it from there. That's where Trixie got it from when she was little. Also if the puppy had come in contact with someone else's dog that had kennel cough or a person that had been with a dog with kennel cough. You don't really know though because Trixie came down with kennel cough about 2 weeks after we got her so you may not always know if the dog they are with is sick. (Im pretty sure that what i am saying is true but maybe you should see what some other people say too) :shock:

 

Kennel cough



respiraTORY INFECTION. DOGS HAVE A HIGH RISK OF CATCHING it when they've been in close confinement with other dogs. kennel cough is rarely serious and usually clears up in 7 to 10 daYS ON ITS OWN. until it goes away it can be hard on the dogs throat and make it hard for the dog to sleep. . Juice containing an Asian fruit called loquat is very rich in vitamin A, which boost immunity and strengthens the mucus membranes of the respiratory tract. The juice of the loquat is remarkable effective in quieting a cough. Allen Schoen, DVM . if your dog wont lap up juice containing loquat you can add a little to their food. try to keep the dog from getting to excited it will cause more coughing./

 

I also found this Kennel Cough-Tracheobronchitis

KENNEL COUGH

Canine infectious tracheobronchitis (kennel cough) is one of the most prevalent infectious diseases in dogs. Fortunately, the majority of cases are not serious resolving on their own in 1 to 2 weeks . But because some dogs develop life- threatening complications, you should take precautions to prevent your pooch from becoming infected with this highly contagious disease.

Kennel cough can be caused by a number of different airborne bacteria (such as Bordetella bronchiseptica) and viruses (such as canine parainfluenza) or a mycoplasma (an organism somewhere between a virus and a bacteria). Typically, more than one of these pathogens (disease-causing agents) must bombard the dog at once to trigger illness. Such a multifaceted attack is most likely to occur when a dog spends time in close quarters with many other dogs. Dogs that attend dog shows, travel frequently, or stay at kennels have a higher risk of developing kennel cough than do dogs that stay at home most of the time.

The primary sign of kennel cough is a dry- sounding, spasmodic cough caused by pathogens that induce inflammation of the trachea (windpipe) and bronchi (air passages into the lungs). At the end of a coughing spell, a dog will often retch and cough up a white foamy discharge. Some dogs also develop conjunctivitis (inflammation of the membrane lining the eyelids), rhinitis (inflammation of the nasal mucous membrane), and a nasal discharge. Affected dogs usually remain active and alert and continue to eat well. But if you suspect your dog has kennel cough, isolate it from other dogs and call your veterinarian.

Your veterinarian can typically diagnose kennel cough from a physical exam and history. The cough is very characteristic and can be easily elicited by massaging the dog’s larynx or trachea But if the dog is depressed; feverish; expelling a thick yellow or green discharge from its nose; or making abnormal lung sounds, your veterinarian may want to perform diagnostic tests such as a complete blood count (CBC) chest x-ray, and laboratory analysis of the microorganisms inhabiting your dog’s airways. These tests can help determine whether the dog has developed pneumonia or another infectious illness such as canine distemper.

Immunization can be an important part of a kennel- cough prevention program and is recommended . But since the illness is caused by multiple organisms - making effective immunization difficult - you should focus on minimizing your dog’s exposure to the disease-causing organisms themselves. Don’t share your dog’s toys or food and water bowls with unfamiliar dogs. And if your dog is in an indoor kennel or show, make sure the indoor area is adequately ventilated so airborne organisms are transferred outside.

If your dog is diagnosed with kennel cough, your veterinarian will likely prescribe an antibiotic to help prevent any secondary bacterial infection and a cough suppressant. We have found in those persistent cases of kennel cough, the use of a relatively new antibiotic, azithromycin, to be effective. This medication is very effective in the treatment of the mycoplasmal forms of tracheobronchitis. Again, before any treatment regimen administered, is it is imperative that a proper veterinary examination and appropriate diagnostics be performed.

 

A dog won't get kennel cough from being confined in a crate a lot. It's the exposure to other dogs that matters. Kennel cough generally isn't terribly serious, although in a small pup I think it's a lot more serious. An otherwise healthy dog shouldn't have any problems getting rid of it.

 

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:?: Thanks guy's that's why when she told me that this puppy had kennel cough I didn't understand how it got it!!! because She mainly stayed in her house with this puppy and her dog, I mean I've known only a couple of times that she has taken this puppy for a walk 2-3 times around here other then that she keeps it locked up in the house. She wouldn't let anyone over her house which is strange because normally she always has people over. I stayed cleared the whole 3-4 weeks she had her because I didn't want to take chances, Simon has has his shots but still oh no. Oh by the way she gets these puppies through the humane society.I forgot what the program is called it's the same program that Simon went through. It's funny because simon and his sister didn't go through this well me and my partner had them 95% of the time to. I'm just hoping she not doing something you know! :? :? Thanks Aussylover