I took my golden retriever to the vet today and he has kennel cough. Are there any decent (safe) home remedies for kennel cough besides cough medicine for this? I feel weird about giving my dog human cough medicine.
Human cough medicine is OUT. Don’t ever give your dog ANY human meds unless specifically recommended by your vet.
I was wondering:
I was informed that if a puppy is found to have Kennel Cough and is treated while in the process of being vaccinated for (example the 8week puppy vaccination) that the treatment for Kennel Cough counters the puppy’s Kennel Cough vaccinations and in fact the puppy should be treated for the Kennel Cough and a wait period of 10 day after the vet clears the Kennel Cough only then should the pup receive puppy vaccinations. I wonder if anyone can help clear and verify this info in literature or sites I can research this information. The help is greatly appreciated.
Let’s say the pup was vaccinated and then it was established that she had Kennel Cough and needed antibiotics. Should the pup have been revaccinated as the antibiotic could have offset the Kennel Cough vaccinations as vaccinations are virus strains to help the immunity develope resistance?
And if so–is there literature or sites to confirm? Again any directions and information is helpful. Thanks in advance.
If the pup is sick and Kennel Cough vaccinations are given does that make them more susceptible to becoming sick simply from the vaccination or other environmental causes? If so is there documentation on this topic?
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I adopted a Shiba Inu puppy earlier this month from a shelter and after bringing her home I noticed that she had Kennel cough symptoms, so I brought her to the vet and she tested positive. So of course they prescribed her the usual Clamivox and Baytril. Then about two weeks later I noticed that she began limping and that her front paw (which she was limping on) was red and became discolored, so again I brought her to the vet. They took cultures and said that she tested positive for fungus and they prescribed a topical and oral medication. Meanwhile she still has the “kennel cough”, she seemed to react well to the antibiotics…at first. Now, for the past several days, I noticed her kennel cough symptoms getting worse…seriously worse. And I also noticed that she’s been having mucus drip from her nose and from her eyes along with nasal secretions. Could this just be a REALLY bad kennel cough or canine distemper disease?
Also, there is no cure for canine distemper disease…maybe thats why her past owners mightve let her go in the first place??? Im really scared but I have to ask for opinions, because it is a long weekend and the vet is closed and I dont know what to do.
he has the kennel cough – he’s had it for about two days now. last night was really bad as he began coughing up phlegm on a regular basis and continues so today…..is this a sign of pneumonia? We just got the dog last Sunday, (basset hound mix), we adopted him from a shelter. We took him to the vet for vaccinations and shots already last week, and they actually gave us some medication for his cough (doxycycline – 100 mg) which was much slighter at the time.
Will this go away or should I take him to a vet again? Thanks for your thoughts, we appreciate it!
I just got a 13 week old Yorkie puppy 2 days ago. I noticed that she had a little cough on the first night. Then she had it a few times during the day yesterday. I started to listen to it more carefully and I think it sounds more like a wet cough. She’s not coughing up anything, but she is trying to. She is playing and eating normally. She doesn’t seem to feel sick at all. It happens mostly when she’s waking up or trying to go to sleep. It seems worse at night. I have an appt with the vet on Wed morning (day after tomorrow). Does this sound like kennel cough or something more serious??
Oh, and she has had her vaccinations.
I have taken her to the vet (yesterday). She’s up-to-date on vaccinations, heartworm preventative, and flea/tick preventative. She has been tested for heartworm antigen and was given a fecal flotation test within the last week (all negative). It is not pulmonary edema nor is it kennel cough. She had a chest X-ray a month or two ago for a different reason, but the lungs were visible and clear of any growths or obstructions. She has not been around other dogs and has been on the same diet (Innova dry for large breeds) for about two years. Her throat is apparently red, and the vet thinks it is probably an allergic reaction to something. She is not coughing anything up, her appetite and stools are normal, and she is drinking a normal amount of water. She has a good energy level for a 3.5 year old dog and the cough is not aggravated upon exercise. (Her exercise tolerance has not changed.) There are no nasal or eye discharges. I just want her to stop coughing; I hate to see her like this!
My dog got out at 5pm on May 2nd. He was found at 6pm and turned into the pound at 8am May 3rd. I retrieved him by noon that day. They gave him his bordatella vaccination by nasal spray and distemper/parvo vaccination via needle because according to their records he was due them by August. Last August I had them administor the THREE year shots, making him not need any boosters until 2009. The pound didn’t ask before adminstoring them. I called the vet and he said that parvo and kennel cough are high alert right now and that it wouldn’t hurt him, despite how unnecessary it was. He hasn’t really been eating much and he just vomited (he wasn’t active before). He isn’t coughing, and spent the last week very active. Should I be paranoid and take him to the vet? His nose is warm and wet, and he seems good.
I brought my new 10 week old puppy home two days ago. I asked a question yesterday about bringing her to the vet because after she wakes up or plays for a bit she coughs about 2 times then she is done. We went to the vet today and he said she has had her bordetella vaccination so that is a good sign, she is up to date on all shots, her lungs are clear, and she is very active and is eating well. Therefore, he said there was nothing to worry about. He said it may just have to do with the fact that she is a boston terrier or a puppy even and just has some congestion. He told me to give her some childrens Benadryl and he will check her again on the 27th when she goes back in for her next round of shots. We came home and about 6 hours later she coughed again and I am still worried. Will she be okay? Has anybody had experience with this and it actually never did turn into kennel cough?
My dog stayed at a cage free boarding facility for two nights and developed a case of kennel cough (yes, she was up to date on her vaccination) a few days after she got home as a result of her stay. Should I call the facility and tell them that they infected my dog? I’m not sure if this entitles me to a refund or not.. what should I tell them?
She’s been to the vet and got her antibiotics, her doctor offered no advice about the facility.
My dog was in a boarding facility with 30 other dogs for 2 days and then 8 days later (correct incubation period for KC) came down with KC and was diagnosed as such by her veterinarian… who did give her an exam and ask if she had been boarded. She doesn’t have much contact with other dogs…. improbable that she got this from the boarding facility…. I don’t think so : )
Kennel cough (infections Tracheobronchitis), is highly contagious. Kennel cough is caused by a group of specific viruses and bacteria. The kennel cough complex includes bronchiseptica Bordetella bacteria, adenovirus and parainfluenza. There are other viruses can also cause coughing, as distemper and canine influenza. The latest viruses cause more severe disease. The dogs are around other dogs are more likely to get the disease. No matter if your dog is a pound puppy or a dog if they are around other dogs, there’s always a chance of being bombarded by bacteria and viruses. If there is even the slightest compromise your dog’s immune system, increasing chances of infection. These airborne bacteria spread by infected dogs through coughing. Your dog can become infected after a brief exposure to air that an infected dog has. It can be taken to groomers, veterinarians or boarding kennel. It can also be caught in the dog park, although if your dog is meeting with his friends. obedience classes, trips to the pet store, and any time your dog is exposed to other dogs, is a potential threat to your dog to get kennel cough. If your dog can be exposed to on a Monday, it is likely that there are no symptoms until later in the week. World
kennel cough first appears as a dry, hacking cough. There is no liquid is produced. The cough can be short or persistent and can last all day. Often you will keep owners up at night. As the cough continues and develops a likelihood that there will be a foam or mucous discharge. There is also the possibility of a runny nose. If this happens should your dog, a trip to the vet may be in order.
World Kennel cough can be treated with antibiotics, but antibiotics are useful against secondary bacterial infection may determine, after the virus has invaded. Viruses are not killed by antibiotics. It will take about two weeks for the cough to pursue the course of the dogs of your system. If the cough is more serious than kennel cough, such as canine distemper or influenza, you vet will diagnose and treat, if possible. Often, a cough may also be prescribed to help with coughing. World Book If your dog continues to cough too much, your vet will want to perform a physical examination. In the “kennel cough” light stimulation of the neck will cause your dog to cough. Other causes of cough in dogs may include heartworm disease, cancer, congestive heart disease and bronchitis. If the diagnosis is yet to be determined, the laboratory tests will be carried out. Your vet may want to do a general blood test, x-rays and other diagnostic laboratory to determine the cause of cough.
world Immunization is recommended by most veterinarians and required by most boarding kennels. The vaccinations will help prevent the most common causes of kennel cough. Vaccinations are started when the puppy is 6 to 8 weeks. The vaccines are given every year thereafter to maintain protection. If your dog is in a boarding kennel, you may want to get a booster two weeks before entering the kennel and you may want to consider adding new influenza vaccination of the dog as well. Your veterinarian will discuss with you the vaccinations your puppy needs in the region where you live and your lifestyle, such as boarding, travel or vacations. A wellness plan developed by you and your veterinarian will help keep your puppy as healthy as possible. World Dr. Debra Garrison is a small animal veterinarian in Texas has had for over 30 years. Learn more about “cough <a target="_new" href="kennel” title=”http://mypuppycare101.com/members/puppy-health/puppy-vaccinations/bordetella-kennel-cough/”>kennel” target=”_blank”>mypuppycare101.com/members/puppy-health/puppy-vaccinations/bordetella-kennel-cough/”>kennel “, puppy vaccinations and puppy care puppy visit the blog at <a target="_new" href="www.MyPuppycare101.com. “Title =” http://www.MyPuppycare101.com/members “www.MyPuppycare101.com> .” Target = “_blank”> www.MyPuppycare101.com/members “> . You can also get a free 7 days puppy training e-course and “Dog Training Tips” e-book.
