ALWAYS. It's scientific name is tracheobronchitis. It is similar to bronchitis in human beings in that it involves either a viral or bacterial infection with expectorating cough, can progress to pneumonia, is quickly and easily contagious, and is treated with antibiotics. In that, there is good news, for while kennel cough is easily caught, it is also fairly easy to ameliorate. Get thee dog to a veterinarian.
YES! There are several kinds of these infections, some viral some bacterial. The yearly distemper covers some of them and bordatella covers 'kennel cough', but the dog can still get it sometimes.
Honey can be beneficial in small amounts. I feed it in small amounts to my horse on occasion, and my dog as well. Be sure to not feed a lot, and it is best to dilute it in water.
The answer is NO. Dogs and cats cannot pass diseases to each other.
No, kennel cough is a virus that dogs have. It is highly contagious between dogs however which is why dogs kept at kennels often pick it up hence the name "kennel cough".
Take the dog to the Vet for diagnosis and proper treatment (usually antibiotics and anti-tussives).
take him to the Vet and get medicin there.
yes they do
Kennel cough IS highly contagious but its like a human cough, you wouldn't go to the doctor to treat it so why get the vet to treat it. A teaspoon of good quality manuka honey a few times a day and some plain natural yoghurt after their tea. It'll go away in about a week.
Kennel cough is perhaps the closest canine equivalent to the common cold. It's rarely life-threatening, but it sure can be uncomfortable for your dog. Fortunately, an annual vaccination can protect your dog from kennel cough. If you plan to board your dog, enter him into competition, or let him spend lots of time around other dogs, get him vaccinated. At many shows and kennels, in fact, it's required. Aside from the hacking cough, your dog will appear generally healthy, with a good appetite. He'll simply suffer through it.http://dogtime.com/kennel-cough.html
Take it to your veterinarian. It may have kennel cough and fleas which will need treatment.
Best to wait the three weeks and see where your primary dog is at health wise before committing to anything. Better to have one sick dog to treat than a dog and a puppy.
Make sure your dog is up to date on his or her vaccinations such as Rabies, DHLP/Parvo. The owner of the boarding kennel might also require that your dog is vaccinated against kennel cough. Call and check with the owner of the Boarding Kennel. Also find out if you can bring your own dog food or what do they feed there? A sudden change of food can cause problems like diarrhea, etc.
it depends what jab your getting for your dog. If you get the kennel cough jab then that treat kennel cough (obviously) etcetera etcetera. but if you get the annual dog jab then it treats most common diseases.
Yes, Amoxicilln is an antibiotic used to treat Kennel cough.
Kennel cough IS highly contagious but its like a human cough, you wouldn't go to the doctor to treat it so why get the vet to treat it. A teaspoon of good quality manuka honey a few times a day and some plain natural yoghurt after their tea. It'll go away in about a week.
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.
Kennel cough is contagious, the dogs should be kept separate until cured
Amoxicillin does not help with kennel cough. Go see your veterinarian.
Yes, my dog had his shot just before he went in the kennels, when he came back he was coughing like mad! The same has happened to my cousins dog.
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.
Annually.
My opinion is Kennel Cough
A regular cough in a dog can be a symptom of "kennel cough," which the canine version of cold or flu, or it could be allergies, or it could be something much worse. Take your dog to the vet ASAP to find out what's wrong and learn how to treat it.
Unless there is something lodged in the dog's throat or is choking (see a vet ASAP), most dog coughs are an infection called "kennel cough." A vet can help you treat kennel cough--and there are vaccines that work against some kinds of it. Don't expose a coughing dog to other dogs to prevent the spread of the infection. Some dogs get allergies, and the cough could be related to that as well. A vet will help you figure out if your dog has allergies.