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Conditioning with Kennel Cough

Discussion in 'Health & Nutrition' started by budgee, Jul 19, 2017.

  1. budgee

    budgee Pup

    Hi
    Would like to know if it advisable to do work if a dog catches kennel to continue with conditioning?
    Would you medicate and wait for it to go away and start again?
    What are the risks of working a dog if it has not recovered?
    Tx any advice welcom
     
    budgee, Jul 19, 2017
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  2. bandm

    bandm Pup

    Your dog should be in the peak of health prior to and during his keep. You should address the kennel cough and let him rest after treatment.
     
    bandm, Jul 19, 2017
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  3. pitbulld0gs

    pitbulld0gs Top Dog Staff Member

    There is no way i would ever work a dog with an illness, you would be failing the dog and yourself.
     
    pitbulld0gs, Jul 19, 2017
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  4. slim12

    slim12 Super Moderator Staff Member

    First it will be a tough healing process while doing work.

    Two, the dog has to be in great health in order to benefit/prosper from work.

    Third, and more long term, the dog will not be able to go as hard and as long as he would cough free. You will then mentally condition him to think it is OK to stop working when there is an obstacle or inconvenience in front of him.

    In order to get better for tomorrow you have to leave him wanting more today. If he is sick he may not want anymore today. In time he will not want it tomorrow either.

    S
     
    slim12, Jul 19, 2017
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  5. Michele

    Michele CH Dog Super Moderator

    No. Kennel cough can turn into pneumonia quickly. Wait until the dog is in better heath.
     
    Michele, Jul 19, 2017
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  6. pitbulld0gs

    pitbulld0gs Top Dog Staff Member

    Slim put it pretty well the only thing i would add is even as a human i wouldn't try and condition myself with something that directly affects my breathing, then you have all the extra strain on the dogs body trying to fight off infections ect. Just not a good idea imho and i would never try it myself, just not worth it considering most of what the dogs do is cardio based, even strength training.
     
    pitbulld0gs, Jul 19, 2017
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  7. budgee

    budgee Pup

    Thanks for the response, appreciated
    Is there any specific tests one can do to confirm its cleared up, other than symptoms like coughing disappearing?
     
    budgee, Jul 19, 2017
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  8. Michele

    Michele CH Dog Super Moderator

    The dog should be on some type of anti-biotic.
     
    Michele, Jul 20, 2017
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  9. ScrapPack

    ScrapPack Big Dog

    Why would this even be considered ?
     
    ScrapPack, Jul 22, 2017
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  10. AGK

    AGK Super duper pooper scooper Administrator

    Pay the forfeit and get the dog healthy. Reschedule for a later date.
    Your severely stacking the odd against your dog if you continue.
     
    AGK, Jul 22, 2017
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