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You need to take your dog in to a Veterinarian to be examined. Kennel cough is a virus which antibiotics are ineffective against. A Vet will usually give you antibiotics only to prevent secondary bacterial infections. Do not try to treat this at home, take your pet to a Veterinarian for the correct treatment.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 12y agoKennel cough is highly contagious and can be bacterial and or a virus. Penicillin can often cure kennel cough when treated quickly but occassional your dog will need a series of antibiotics when it is a serious case.
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Can dogs get Influenza?
No. Dogs cannot get The flu but they do get the kennel cough. Kennel cough is basiclly a doggie cold/flu. Hope this helped:)
How they contract kennel cough?
If your dog shows symptoms of kennel cough the first thing you need to do is isolate him from other pets you may have or be in contact with. Go to the vet A.S.A.P. The'll take it from here.
Can I bring my dog to the kennel when he's on antibiotics for kennel cough?
Kennel cough is contagious, the dogs should be kept separate until cured
How do you cure a dogs cough?
Well you can not cure a dogs cough but if it is really real then you need to see a vet and they can help you.
Is kettle cough contagious to other dogs?
It is called kennel cough and yes it is very contagious.
How long does kennel cough last?
Kennel cough, an upper respiratory condition found in cats and dogs, can have symptoms that last up to six weeks.
What is kennel cough?
Kennel cough is the lay term for an upper respiratory infection caused by Bordetella bacteria. The infection causes a characteristic dry cough in dogs, and is often seen in dogs after they return home from a stay in the kennel - hence the name "kennel cough". Treatment consists of antibiotics for a couple of weeks to kill the bacteria. An effective vaccine is now available and is typically required by kennels before your dog can be boarded there.
Why does your toy poodle have an inward cough?
By inward I suppose you mean it coughs from the throat. Many dogs can have a cough (kennel cough) if they are around other dogs that have it. It is very contagious. Take your dog to the veterinarian he can tell you what is wrong. Also, keep up with it's vaccinations yearly. There is a vaccine for kennel cough.
Can cats get Cough?
Yes. Catcough (similar to kennel cough that dogs get) HIGHLY contagious, seek vetinary advice immediately
Can kennel cough cause dogs to be violent?
Generally no - kennel cough is the lay term for an upper respiratory infection with Bordetella bacteria. Dogs that are sick tend to be lethargic and resist playing or other interactions. If you keep bothering the dog, it may snap at you to get you to leave it alone, but kennel cough shouldn't cause a dog to deliberately attack anything.
How long is kennel cough contagious after antibiotic?
Once your dog has completed treatment for Kennel Cough, it can continue to infect other dogs for 6-14 weeks. Being vacinated for Kennel Cough does not guarantee complete protection (no vaccine guarantees complete protection) but it will lower the chance of infection.
Why dont you answer my question about kennel cough being passed from dogs to humans?
NO & if it were kennel cough the vet would tell the owner. Kennel cough is highly contagious to other dogs (not humans) & vet would recommend in home quarantine until all antibiotics were finished & dog is rechecked. It sounds like a typical upper respiratory infection that is not passed to humans
