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by Answerbag Staff on March 21st, 2010

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Can a dog die from kennel cough?

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  • by Sandra Parker on March 21st, 2010

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    On One Hand: Kennel cough is not a fatal disease

    Kennel cough is an airborne illness that can be transmitted through dog-to-dog contact or through the environment. Kennel cough can be caused by one of several infectious agents, including parainfluenza, canine adenovirus, canine distemper, canine herpesvirus and canine reovirus, as well as the bacteria Bordetella bronchiseptica. Kennel cough by itself is not generally life threatening. Most often, a dog experiencing a bout of kennel cough will suffer from a harsh, hacking cough that may or may not produce a white, foamy sputum and recover within seven to 10 days, though some infections have been known to last for up to two or three weeks.

    On the Other: Some instances can cause death

    However, some dogs can develop a secondary bacterial infection known as pneumonia. Pneumonia will cause lack of appetite, lethargy, fever and general malaise. Without treatment, the infection will progress and can cause death. Kennel cough that is caused by the distemper virus is also considered a serious infection and very often will result in the death of the infected dog.

    Bottom Line

    Kennel cough is generally not a fatal illness in healthy adult dogs. Young dogs and dogs with pre-existing health conditions are at a higher risk of developing complications due to kennel cough, such as pneumonia. Dogs that are not vaccinated run the highest risk for mortality attributed to kennel cough as they are susceptible to distemper.

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    Marista Vet: Kennel Cough

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