Kennel Cough

Tracheobronchitis is commonly known as the Kennel Cough. Which is characterized by the inflammation and congestion of the upper respiratory tract of the animal infected by the disease. The appearance and sounding of the upper respiratory tract is very terrible and one can easily make out that the dog is suffering from some ailment.

Kennel Cough is caused by the virus vectors such as canine distemper virus, canine para-influenza virus and some other canine infecting viruses. Kennel Cough is also caused by the bacteria known by the name of Bordetella bronchiseptica. The Dogs live in the kennels where they are in the close proximity of the other animals which leads to the infection getting transmitted with the help of the virus or bacteria. The most common symptoms of the Kennel Cough is vommitting due to some energy consuming activity by the animals. Other common symptoms shown by the dogs infected by the Kennel Cough is Coughing, Sneezing, Snorting and fever. The incubation period(The period required by the virus to fully develop and show the symptoms of the disease) for the virus is around three weeks.

Kennel Cough is highly contagious and the symptoms can be seen for the maximum period of 2 months. One of the main precautions which had to be taken for the dog is to see that they don't come close contact of the infected animal. if the symptoms of the Kennel Cough are prominent then take your pet dog to the veterinary doctor for check-up and treatment.

Kennel Cough Primary Symptoms

Symptoms of Kennel Cough:

The primary and the most common symptoms of the Kennel Cough is dry cough, spasmodic caused by the pathogens that causes the inflammation of the trachea and the bronchi leading to the respiratory problems for the dogs. At the end of the coughing dog may bend and will 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 nasal discharge (green or yellow coloured). Affected dogs usually remain active and alert and continue to eat well and sometimes you may think that the dog is healthy but it is otherwise, but if you suspect your dog has kennel cough, isolate him from other dogs and call your veterinarian and go for the complete checkup of the dog. so that your pet dog can be saved from the Kennel Cough.

Kennel Cough Dogs

The dogs do not cough as much as the people and if they do are likely suffering from a viral infection or some kind of bronchitis. Cough (and the background cause) usually disappear within days. However, it is necessary to take dogs to the vet still coughing or other symptoms such as fatigue or poor appetite.

Possible causes of cough of Dogs

Infections:

The dogs that have a dry cough and often suffer acute infectious tracheo-bronchitis called kennel cough.  This disease caused by various infections caused by fungi, bacteria or virus is usually not serious, but very contagious, Despite the name, the dogs who suffer not only spread in kennels. As with other infections, dogs can be spread anywhere. The infections that cause the kennel cough usually resolved in one or two weeks without treatment, but the cough can last several weeks. In puppies or dogs with other diseases, kennel cough can lead to a more serious infection that needs veterinary attention.

Bronchitis.

The lungs have smaller airways called bronchi that when irritated (by chemical smoke, snuff smoke, aerosols, pollen from plants such as ragweed and other allergens) become inflamed and narrow, causing a condition called bronchitis. The dogs are suffering from bronchitis to develop a wheezy cough and have difficulty breathing.

Cough Care for Dogs
Stop coughing:

Although usually resolved itself, dry coughing can irritate the throat and make the dog feel tired and sore. A lot of syrups that are quite fast stop coughing. This is a substance chemically similar to morphine and acts directly on the brain To eliminate the cough reflex. Also, the syrup forms a layer that helps to soothe the throat. If the cough persists, give half a teaspoon of syrup to his dog if less than 5 kg, a teaspoon if you weigh around 10 kg and two teaspoons from the 18 kg weight.

Stimulate immune system.

Experts have found that giving dogs Vitamin C stimulates the immune system, Which makes them more resistant to infection. Which Providing recommends 100 milligrams of vitamin C daily for small dogs, 250 milligrams daily to medium and 500 milligrams twice the big day.

The problem is that vitamin C in large amounts can cause diarrhea. If your dog starts to have diarrhea, give half the usual dose to see if the situation improves.

Encourage her to eat.

Dogs are affected by kennel cough reluctant to eat Because they have a sore throat, and that's a problem Because they need more nutrients for your immune system fight any secondary infections. One way to encourage him to eat it warm a little food for flavor and Stimulate its apparent appetite. It recommends throw chicken broth or beef in their food. This makes it more palatable to swallow more easily.

Make her feel comfortable and calm.

The body's resources are limited and dogs with kennel cough need to keep all their energy to accelerate the healing process. It is also important to avoid moisture and cold, as these conditions increase the risk of this disease becomes more serious, like pneumonia, for example, keep the air clean.

Although bronchitis is not caused by irritants in the air there, inhale pollen, dust or perfume compounds the irritation. Clean and dust more often than usual to fit less irritating particles in the lungs of your dog. Do not forget to change the air conditioning filters once a month and can also use a system to purify the air. They help reduce the amount of dust and pollen from the air.