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.