How do dogs get kennel cough? all 3 of my dogs have caught kennel cough and ive had them all to the vets and it was expensive aswell. i thought kennel cough was when they have been in kennels overnight but mine havnt.
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Kennel cough is the canine version of a cold. They can catch the virus in other ways but it is called kennel cough because often when the dogs are in confined spaces the are more likely to catch the virus from other dogs. Another problem in kennels is often the kennel techs do not use proper hygiene when taking care of the animals. The should wash their hands between dogs and quarentine any animals that show signs of illness.
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Kennel cough is a highly contagious respiratory condition thought to be caused by a bacteria called Bordatella, although a virus and even something called a mycoplasma can be responsible It is called "kennel cough" because that was where it was first identified, but it can be caught anywhere there are two or more dogs. Generally dogs that stay inside don't get it, but those who are outside can. It can pass from bowl to bowl, and just from sniffing another dog with it. So, it can be caught on the daily walk. " When the virus first took hold it caused a major irritation to your dog's trachea (windpipe), the antibiotics cleared up the coughing but some swelling remains and all that mucous still needs to get out; hence the choking sounds. In my experience, kennel cough does take up to six weeks to truly be 'dealt with' by your dog's immune system. In the meantime, some cough syrup (supplied by your vet) may help your little mate get a good night's rest. " http://womansday.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=255416
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