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SEAL
10-14-2005, 10:52 AM
My G/f Gave her mutt kennel cough. Is there anyway to fix this without a $vet$ visit. its early on couldnt have got it more than a few days ago. SUggestions ne one?



miakoda
10-14-2005, 10:58 AM
http://www.merckvetmanual.com/mvm/index.jsp?cfile=htm/bc/121617.htm&word=kennel%2ccough

Kennel cough)
</TD></TR><TABLE class=body width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=para>Infectious tracheobronchitis results from inflammation of the upper airways. Generally, it is a mild, self-limiting disease but may progress to fatal bronchopneumonia in puppies or to chronic bronchitis in debilitated adult or aged dogs. The illness spreads rapidly among susceptible dogs housed in close confinement, eg, veterinary hospitals or kennels. </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
miakoda
10-14-2005, 10:59 AM
Wtf? ?!!
Scotsman
10-14-2005, 11:03 AM
How did your girlfriend give her dog Kennel Cough?....LOL!
SEAL
10-14-2005, 11:18 AM
she was playing with my adopty who has it and didnt wash up real well and then went and played with her dog. cross contamination
SEAL
10-14-2005, 11:21 AM
mia thanks so unless it gets worse ill probly let her be for a little while. shes two years old so shes in good health and seems to be the right age to fight this off.
SEAL
10-14-2005, 11:41 AM
2ND QUESTION! how long will it take to clear up on its own ??
miakoda
10-14-2005, 02:23 PM
anywhere from 2-4 weeks is the norm. However, for some dogs it lingers around a bit longer. If he's eating & drinking well, then try & ride it out. HOWEVER, isolate him from any other dogs you might have. You can also try a tablespoon of Robitussin twice a day to help with the cough.
SEAL
10-14-2005, 05:50 PM
thats what i was gonna do but i get this pup cleared up in about a week and then ill have another with it still. i think ima end up taken it to the vet cuz lord knows i cant trust the G/f and her mutt from contaminating the world. thanks mia. it just started coughen today.
SEAL
10-14-2005, 06:08 PM
Can a CAT get kennel cough from a dog? if so this is about to be a real fun experience.....
miakoda
10-14-2005, 09:10 PM
No. Your kitty & you are safe. ;)
SEAL
10-15-2005, 12:07 PM
thank god cuz her roomate has this cat and man would it really hit the fan if the "dog" got the cat sick. id be an all out cat fight. man i love living bymyself.
Marty
10-18-2005, 05:35 AM
Here's some more info for ya!
http://www.game-dog.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1184