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Could it be kennel cough? If your dog develops a harsh, hacking cough, it could be kennel cough – which is a very misleading name for the problem – because your dog doesn’t need to go to a kennels to catch it!
It can be picked up anywhere other dogs go, although kennels, doggy day care, or training classes, are all high risk places.
Kennel cough (or Canine Infectious Tracheobronchitis) is a very contagious disease. It can be transmitted through the air, on objects that have been in contact with an affected animal, also by direct nose-to-nose transmission. The condition can involve several infectious agents including viruses and a bacteria – bordetella bronchiseptica. Younger animals are particularly vulnerable, and any pet that is going into kennels or dog training classes may be at greater risk.
It causes a harsh cough, an infl amed throat and sometimes nasal discharge. The symptoms can be dramatic and it is not uncommon for owners to become concerned their pets have something
stuck in their throats. The cough is often self- limiting, but can still persist for 2-3 weeks.
To give your dog the best protection against kennel cough, an intranasal vaccine is available to reduce the risk of developing the disease and reduce clinical signs. This is given in addition to your pet’s standard vaccines. Please contact your vet for further information.
Keith Moore BVSc MRCVS Senior Veterinary Surgeon, Hillside Veterinary Centre Love your pet… love your vet
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