what is kennal cough( pertaining to dogs) is there a cure or treatment?

Answer 1

"There are several causes of coughing associated with tracheobronchitis, all
of which get lumped under the general name "kennel cough" at times. So it
is possible for a dog to get kennel cough from two or three different
causes in one lifetime. In addition to that, the most common cause of
tracheobronchitis in dogs is probably Bordetella bronchiseptica infection,
a bacterial infection. Immunity to this infection is not long lasting even
after having the illness. Immunity probably lasts 6 to 12 months in most
dogs and when it wears out they can get the infection again. There are
vaccinations for Bordetella. In a high risk situation it might be a good
idea to vaccinate twice a year for this infection. In other circumstances
using the vaccine once a year may be adequate or even using it only when it
appears likely to be necessary, such as prior to boarding a dog at a kennel
or participating in an event in which many dogs will be present. "

"Tracheobronchitis, commonly referred to as "kennel cough" is usually caused by the bacteria Bordetella bronchiseptica. It can also be caused by several viruses. Some vets feel that it is best not to treat this condition with antibiotics since it is almost always self limiting and the organism is a normal inhabitant of the upper airways. Treatment may lead to resistance problems and difficulty treating the most serious complication, pneumonia, if it occurs. So many dogs are very uncomfortable due to the severity of the cough that I think most vets do use antibiotics to treat this. I personally like sulfa/trimethoprim combination antibiotics such as Ditrim (Rx) or Tribrissen (Rx) or doxycycline but I suspect that many antibiotics work well for this condition -- and no antibiotic at all is OK most of the time. Use of a cough suppressant can make the dog a lot more comfortable, whether antibiotics are used or not. "

Answer 2

Kennel Cough is a self limiting disease. They cough (like a dry hacking cough) and have runny eyes and noses. They can also run a temp. Normal temp. is 101-102 in a dog taken rectally. Self limiting means that most otherwise healthy dogs can get over it in about 2 weeks with no treatment at all.
If the dog does not seem to be getting better , then take to a vet. There is a dog flu going around that looks like Kennel Cough.

Answer 3

As the name says its a cough. There is treatment your vet can give your dog to prevent it it's not expensive and it can be cured if your dog gets it. Most likely to catch it if its in close quarters with a lot of other dogs. i.e kennels, although most kennels ask that you show your dog has been vaccinated before they will let your dog stay with them. Its apparently worse for the owners than the dog if your dog gets it. The constant coughing can be annoying although i think dogs may answer differently if they could speak.

Answer 4

Take the dog to the vet they can and do prescribe antibiotics to cure kennel cough.
It does damage to the lung tissue and you need to get the animal started on treatment for it.
They have a intra nasal shot for it and you should give it one a year.

Answer 5

My dog Sammy had it when we got him from the shelter. It took a while to get rid of it but it did go away. He had to get meds from the vet.

Answer 6

there is a treatment for this contact your local vet for more information

Answer 7

Take to vet, keep away from other dogs, as it is contagous,

Answer 8

heard its pretty dangerous