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Generally no - kennel cough is the lay term for an upper respiratory infection with Bordetella bacteria. Dogs that are sick tend to be lethargic and resist playing or other interactions. If you keep bothering the dog, it may snap at you to get you to leave it alone, but kennel cough shouldn't cause a dog to deliberately attack anything.
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Can dogs get Influenza?
No. Dogs cannot get The flu but they do get the kennel cough. Kennel cough is basiclly a doggie cold/flu. Hope this helped:)
How they contract kennel cough?
If your dog shows symptoms of kennel cough the first thing you need to do is isolate him from other pets you may have or be in contact with. Go to the vet A.S.A.P. The'll take it from here.
Can I bring my dog to the kennel when he's on antibiotics for kennel cough?
Kennel cough is contagious, the dogs should be kept separate until cured
How long does kennel cough last?
Kennel cough, an upper respiratory condition found in cats and dogs, can have symptoms that last up to six weeks.
What is kennel cough?
Kennel cough is the lay term for an upper respiratory infection caused by Bordetella bacteria. The infection causes a characteristic dry cough in dogs, and is often seen in dogs after they return home from a stay in the kennel - hence the name "kennel cough". Treatment consists of antibiotics for a couple of weeks to kill the bacteria. An effective vaccine is now available and is typically required by kennels before your dog can be boarded there.
Why does your toy poodle have an inward cough?
By inward I suppose you mean it coughs from the throat. Many dogs can have a cough (kennel cough) if they are around other dogs that have it. It is very contagious. Take your dog to the veterinarian he can tell you what is wrong. Also, keep up with it's vaccinations yearly. There is a vaccine for kennel cough.
Can cats get Cough?
Yes. Catcough (similar to kennel cough that dogs get) HIGHLY contagious, seek vetinary advice immediately
How long is kennel cough contagious after antibiotic?
Once your dog has completed treatment for Kennel Cough, it can continue to infect other dogs for 6-14 weeks. Being vacinated for Kennel Cough does not guarantee complete protection (no vaccine guarantees complete protection) but it will lower the chance of infection.
Why dont you answer my question about kennel cough being passed from dogs to humans?
NO & if it were kennel cough the vet would tell the owner. Kennel cough is highly contagious to other dogs (not humans) & vet would recommend in home quarantine until all antibiotics were finished & dog is rechecked. It sounds like a typical upper respiratory infection that is not passed to humans
How many dogs get kennel cough each year?
it's hard to tell the exact number
What is the cause of coughing in dogs and what medication can be given?
Unless there is something lodged in the dog's throat or is choking (see a vet ASAP), most dog coughs are an infection called "kennel cough." A vet can help you treat kennel cough--and there are vaccines that work against some kinds of it. Don't expose a coughing dog to other dogs to prevent the spread of the infection. Some dogs get allergies, and the cough could be related to that as well. A vet will help you figure out if your dog has allergies.
Can kennel cough last over 6 months?
Usually if the animal is removed from the kennel, the cough goes away. If the animal has been removed and is still showing symptoms within two weeks of leaving the kennel odds are it is more severe than kennel cough. Have a vet see the animal if this is the case to make sure.(Though it has no correlation to being kept in a kennel but is just called this because a kennel is a common place to get the virus because of the large exposure to various dogs. Any exposure to other dogs can run the risk of your dog getting kennel cough.)However, there are rare cases with puppies, often small breed puppies specifically, where the kennel cough can last until about 6 months of age. If all tests are done and and all other potential causes ruled out the symptoms are usually treated and the cough tends to just disappear around 6 months of age. This is not common as kennel cough usually clears up in several weeks but happens often enough for breeders and vets to nickname it puppy cough.
