Katie O'Connor wrote 01/04/2008 11:39 AM Kennel Cough #172993 - 01/04/2008 11:39 AM
Katie O'Connor Webboard User Reg: 01-09-2007 Posts: 556 Loc: Upstate NY Offline	Hi all, Looks like -- or rather -- sounds like Ellie has kennel cough. Turns out a dog she was exposed to last Friday is the culprit. She coughs with exercise if I run her outside in the cold weather and when she gets excited barking in the house or car. It's a hoarse, dry cough and a little gag at the end. Her appetite is good and when she is resting or on a leashed walk she is fine. From what I have read it's a mild case and it should run it's course in 5-7 days. I'd rather not put her on antibiotics if it's not necessary. Does anyone have any experience with a dog with kennel cough? Also, how long should I keep her out of training so as not to infect any other dogs? Thanks, Katie SG S'Eliana vom Kraftwerk IPO3,AD,CGC,KKL1 Jaya von der Olgameister AD, CGC Pierre, the Poodle!
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steve strom wrote 01/04/2008 12:19 PM Re: Kennel Cough [Re: Katie O'Connor ] #173000 - 01/04/2008 12:19 PM
steve strom Webboard User Reg: 03-17-2006 Posts: 4203 Loc: Offline	Mine got it at a dog show once. I just kept him away from other dogs for a week and I think he quit coughing after about three days. I wouldnt bother with antibiotics or anything unless it lingers longer then a week.
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Linda Walsh wrote 01/05/2008 07:53 AM Re: Kennel Cough [Re: steve strom ] #173200 - 01/05/2008 07:53 AM
Linda Walsh Webboard User Reg: 12-18-2004 Posts: 194 Loc: NJ Offline	My dog came down with kennel cough about a week after being adopted from the county shelter. My vet suggested limiting her exercise for about a week, since that really triggered her cough. Oh yeah, initially she would gag and wretch mucus after coughing, quite a mess! I did quiet it down with Robitussin, I forget the dose, but the vet calculated the dosage. It kinda mellowed her out a tiny bit also. Otherwise her appetite was normal etc. It ran it course in about 7 days. Luckily my other dog did not get sick! Linda
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Elisabeth Barber wrote 01/05/2008 08:41 AM Re: Kennel Cough [Re: Linda Walsh ] #173206 - 01/05/2008 08:41 AM
Elisabeth Barber Webboard User Reg: 09-29-2002 Posts: 278 Loc: Tennessee Offline	regarding antibiotics and kennel cough, a vet once told me that it would be gone in two weeks, or he could give me antibiotics and it would resolve in about 14 days ... smart alec :-P
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Katie O'Connor wrote 01/05/2008 03:11 PM Re: Kennel Cough [Re: Elisabeth Barber ] #173295 - 01/05/2008 03:11 PM
Katie O'Connor Webboard User Reg: 01-09-2007 Posts: 556 Loc: Upstate NY Offline	Thanks for the replies Steve, Linda and Elisabeth. Ellie was coughing and gagging yesterday afternoon so much that she was throwing up in small amounts so I did break down and get her an antibiotic. I was also concerned of it worsening into pneumonia even though she is a young, healthy and active dog. Hopefully the antibiotic won't upset her stomach worse but I almost felt negligent not doing anything and just letting it run it's course. I am limiting her exercise and she gets kefir daily in her breakfast so hopefully that will keep her digestive system in balance. I have some bordetella vaccination questions and will post in the Vaccination Forum. Hey Linda -- great idea with the Robitussin; bet I could figure out a safe amount to give her. Thanks again, Katie Edited by Katie O'Connor (01/05/2008 03:14 PM) Edit reason: saw Robitussin suggestion SG S'Eliana vom Kraftwerk IPO3,AD,CGC,KKL1 Jaya von der Olgameister AD, CGC Pierre, the Poodle!
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Linda Walsh wrote 01/05/2008 04:19 PM Re: Kennel Cough [Re: Katie O'Connor ] #173311 - 01/05/2008 04:19 PM
Linda Walsh Webboard User Reg: 12-18-2004 Posts: 194 Loc: NJ Offline	Katie, Regarding the Robitussin. Get the correct dosage/volume from your vet. Don't try to guess the amount. It really did quiet down the cough and thin secretions also. Linda
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Katie O'Connor wrote 01/05/2008 04:36 PM Re: Kennel Cough [Re: Linda Walsh ] #173312 - 01/05/2008 04:36 PM
Katie O'Connor Webboard User Reg: 01-09-2007 Posts: 556 Loc: Upstate NY Offline	You're right, will do Linda. Thanks again, Katie SG S'Eliana vom Kraftwerk IPO3,AD,CGC,KKL1 Jaya von der Olgameister AD, CGC Pierre, the Poodle!
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Debbie Bruce wrote 01/05/2008 11:53 PM Re: Kennel Cough [Re: Katie O'Connor ] #173377 - 01/05/2008 11:53 PM
Debbie Bruce Webboard User Reg: 08-23-2007 Posts: 1196 Loc: Centralia, Missouri Offline	Vibactra Plus from Amber Tech helps dogs with Kennel Cough.
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Charlie Snyder wrote 01/06/2008 09:01 AM Re: Kennel Cough [Re: Debbie Bruce ] #173401 - 01/06/2008 09:01 AM
Charlie Snyder Webboard User Reg: 08-02-2001 Posts: 999 Loc: Offline	There was a recent thread on the forum that mentioned Tamiflu as a treatment for kennel cough. Doesn't cure it but it did shorten the duration and severity of the symptoms.
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