can a dog get kennel cough...?

Question

???? wut is kennel cough???? and if it isnt kennel cough wut cood it bee? cause my dog has been coughin since wed ,i didnt pull him by the collar beacuse it doesnt even sound like it , he sounds like hes got sumtin in his throat and cant get it up





hes 5 yrs and healthy ..chiuaha/minpin




sry pnmanship

Answer 1

Kennel cough or tracheobronchitis is a highly contagious canine illness characterized by inflammation of the upper respiratory system. It can be caused by viral infections such as canine distemper, canine adenovirus, canine parainfluenza virus, or canine respiratory coronavirus, or bacterial infections such as Bordetella bronchiseptica.[1] It is so named because the infection can spread quickly among dogs, such as in the close quarters of a kennel.

You best take your dog to the vet.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kennel_cough

Answer 2

Kennel Cough in dogs will stimulate a coarse, dry, hacking cough about three to seven days after the dog is initially infected. It sounds as if the dog needs to "clear it's throat" and the cough will be triggered by any extra activity or exercise. Many dogs that acquire Kennel Cough will cough every few minutes, all day long. Their general state of health and alertness will be unaffected, they usually have no rise in temperature, and do not lose their appetite. The signs of Canine Cough usually will last from 7 to 21 days and can be very annoying for the dog and the dog's owners. Life threatening cases of Kennel Cough are extremely rare and a vast majority of dogs that acquire the infection will recover on their own with no medication. Cough suppressants and occasionally antibiotics are the usual treatment selections

Answer 3

Yup, sounds like kennel cough. Sounding like he's trying to cough up something in his throat is a classic description of how it sounds.

Kennel cough is a highly contagious bronchitis - it can be caught from any contact with other dogs at all. It can be caused by a virus, but most commonly the bacteria Bordatella bronciseptica.

Your dog should be taken to a vet. Kennel cough should be treated because it can lead to more serious infections, like pneumonia, which can be fatal. Your dog is also highly contagious to other dogs until he stops coughing, and since this disease can be fatal to old or very young dogs, he should be kept away from all other dogs until he's stopped coughing

Chalice

Answer 4

I went to the web and looked this up for you and if this doesn't fit the web site is a dog symptom checker so you will be able to find it to check for what fits his symptoms better. Mayby he needs to see a vet? I hope this helps and he feels better soon.

The term Kennel Cough is misleading - this highly prevalent disease can be contracted by dogs who have never been near a kennel! Dogs can pick up the disease in a variety of situations including:

Dog Shows

Dog Groomers

Training Classes

Veterinary Clinics

Contact of any kind with other dogs

Out on walks

Passing Dogs in the street

Dog Health Questions - Dogs susceptible to Kennel Cough
Avoiding sources of Kennel Cough is extremely unlikely and this why it is imperative that dogs are vaccinated to help to provide protection from the disease and to help reduce the severity and frequency. All breeds of dogs are susceptible to Kennel Cough but the majority of dogs who contract the disease are those that have not been vaccinated, including young puppies.

Dog Health Problems - Symptoms of Kennel Cough
Kennel Cough can be marked by some, not necessarily all, of the following symptoms:
Dry hacking cough - described as 'honking'

Wheezing

Retching

Described as "something caught in his throat"

Watery nasal and or eye discharge

Lack of appetite

Lethargy

Fever

Dog Health Questions - Kennel Cough Causes
Various agents can contribute to the disease process but it is usual for Kennel Cough to be the result of more than one organism. The disease is therefore caused by several different viruses and bacteria which include:

Bordetella bronchiseptica (airborne bacteria)

Canine parainfluenza (virus)

Mycoplasma (an organism between a virus and a bacteria)

http://www.dog-names.org.uk/dog-health-kennel-cough.htm


Dog Health Information - Treatment of Kennel Cough
The treatment of the disease is dependent on the severity of the case but can include the use of cough suppressants, antibiotics, bronchodilators and sprays. The bedding of the dog should be washed frequently and if the dog is in a kennel strict attention should be paid to the sufficient and regular ventilation ensuring fresh air.


EDIT: coughing can be caused by a number of things

Distemper
Canine Heart Disease
Heartworms
Canine Hepatitis
Kennel Cough
Roundworms
Canine Parvovirus
Dog Allergies
Lungworm
TB
Pneumonia

Answer 5

Kennel Cough is the canine form of a common cold. Any dog young or old, healthy or sick can catch it. Take him to the vet and they can clean out his nose (because mucus drains from there in to his little throat causing cough). They can also diagnose him if it is something totally different. Best to get a professional opinion rather than go with whatever. Good luck and I hope he feels better soon!

Answer 6

Dogs catch kennel cough from other dogs, breathing each others air, rubbing noses, etc. Sometimes dog's also get bits of plants stuck in their throats causes irritation. Get him checked by the vet. Kennel cough is highly contagious. See link below for more info:

Answer 7

Here is a website explaining Kennel Cough:

http://www.thepetcenter.com/gen/kenc.html

I would take your dog to the vet for a check up if the cough doesn't clear up after the weekend.

Take care

Answer 8

He can get kennel cough from a boarding facaluity or from other dogs in general. You should probably take him to the vet. Most dogs are supposed to have a kennel cough shot.

Answer 9

Maybe he has something stuck in his throat? Does he like to chew up sticks? It could be a sliver.

You may want to have him looked at since he's been coughing for days. That can't be good.

Answer 10

I'm not sure of some of the things you wrote. Open his mouth and look down his throat and if there is something in his throat you might be able to see it. If not take him to a vet,