Kennel cough going around?

Our poor Leia seems to have come down with kennel cough. Yesterday she was coughing up piles of white foam all over and then sounded like a goose honking in the evening. She was waking up coughing overnight bless her

Called our dog walker this morning to warn him, so she's just going to have to make do with being let out and having a cuddle rather than a walk as obviously she can't be in contact with the other dogs.

I'm not sure where she's got it from, she does go out with other dogs with the walker and also did visit the vets the other day for her health check.... there was a small dog in the waiting room sneezing a lot so maybe she got it then.

Anyway so just as a heads up really that it may be going around.

We're not going to be walking her for a bit to avoid spreading it and to avoid her collar irritating her throat. I've seen that manuka honey is highly recommended so I've been giving her that.

She's not too bad in herself, appetite is fine although she's drinking a lot more than normal which I'm guessing is because her throat is sore.

Does anyone else have any good tips on dealing with it?

Safe Remedies for Kennel Cough

1.Nosodes. A nosode is a homeopathic remedy derived from a pathological specimen. Nosodes stimulate the natural immune system to react against specific diseases. Kennel cough nosodes are particularly effective.

2.Esberitox. This is a fast-acting Echinacea that I have found very effective in reducing the virulence of bordetella infections.

3.Vitamins C and E. Vitamin C is an antiviral and E provides immune system support.

4.Oregano oil has antiseptic, antifungal, antiviral and antibacterial properties.

5.Astragalus is an herb used in Chinese medicine to enhance the immune system, support lung function and stimulate the regeneration of bronchial cells.

6.Raw honey will ease the discomfort of coughing, and certain herbs will soothe and naturally suppress a cough, among them licorice root and marshmallow.

7.Essential oils can be used to help a pup with kennel cough breathe easier. Oils of eucalyptus, lavender and tea tree have antibacterial and antiviral properties. Chamomile has a calming effect.

8.Slippery Elm can help soothe sore and irritated throats.

Hope these help!!

I've always always been the type of pet owner that absolutely insists on all immunisations possible, and never let my animals go without anything the vet recommeds, but my dog who had Congestive Heart Failure was given the Kennel Cough vaccination and it made her really poorly, she had absolutely nothing wrong with her before that and she then started coughing and retching, and I since found out that any underlying cardio or respiratory problems can make it much harder to fight off Kennel cough, therefore intentionally giving her a small dose wasn't the right thing to do, and I was really annoyed that it was given to her!!!

I hope your dog is feeling much better soon - we all know how awful it is to have a cough!!

Kennel cough is a bacterial infection so yes you can do some home remedies but most vets will happily give you antibiotics and that will speed up the recovery period.

It may be cheaper to treat at home but at least by using abs you will kill the bugs faster and she will be able to socialise again quicker! (actually having viewed the list above it might be just as cost effective to go the vets!)

Hope she feels better soon x

I've always always been the type of pet owner that absolutely insists on all immunisations possible, and never let my animals go without anything the vet recommeds, but my dog who had Congestive Heart Failure was given the Kennel Cough vaccination and it made her really poorly, she had absolutely nothing wrong with her before that and she then started coughing and retching, and I since found out that any underlying cardio or respiratory problems can make it much harder to fight off Kennel cough, therefore intentionally giving her a small dose wasn't the right thing to do, and I was really annoyed that it was given to her!!!

The kennel cough is a live " vaccine" and works similar to the flu vac that humans have, in that the dog can get mild symptoms afterwards but not as bad as it would if it caught it un-vaccinated. If it made your pet ill it still wouldn't be as ill as it would have been without it.

Vets would always as a client with a dog with suspected KC to wait outside so as not to infect other clients pets.

I've always always been the type of pet owner that absolutely insists on all immunisations possible, and never let my animals go without anything the vet recommeds, but my dog who had Congestive Heart Failure was given the Kennel Cough vaccination and it made her really poorly, she had absolutely nothing wrong with her before that and she then started coughing and retching, and I since found out that any underlying cardio or respiratory problems can make it much harder to fight off Kennel cough, therefore intentionally giving her a small dose wasn't the right thing to do, and I was really annoyed that it was given to her!!!

 

The kennel cough is a live " vaccine" and works similar to the flu vac that humans have, in that the dog can get mild symptoms afterwards but not as bad as it would if it caught it un-vaccinated. If it made your pet ill it still wouldn't be as ill as it would have been without it.

Vets would always as a client with a dog with suspected KC to wait outside so as not to infect other clients pets.

I'm fully aware of how a vaccine works, but following further discussions with the vet after it made her poorly it was suggested that she didn't have that vaccine again.

I believe there are a few different strains and the vaccine doesn't protect against them all so isn't necessarily any use anyway.

I definitely won't be rushing to the vets for ABs - routine overuse of them at the drop of a hat is one of the biggest risks facing mankind (and domesticated animals), and I mean that in all seriousness, it's not good. Plus I'd potentially be spreading the thing to other sick, vulnerable dogs at the vets Some strains are viral anyway so no guarantee ABs would even help.

She seems to have improved already and the 'phloem stage' has passed, maybe the manuka honey does work! I've heard good things about that slippery elm before so I might try and get some, the health food shop in town might stock it.

my puppy has had it this week but thankfully seems to be on the mend. he had had the vaccine. took him to the vets and she gave him anti-inflammatories and said to come back if it got worse for anitbiotics. i think he got it from puppy training class as, the night after the first class, i got a message from the trainer saying one of the dogs had become ill with kennel cough after the class so to watch out.

but having said that, i took him out (on the lead) today for the first time and was talking to a dog owner who said that she thought every dog on the estate has had it. also, the vet said it was doing the rounds at the moment.

nasty thing no matter how bad they get it. i've been giving him honey and children's benilyn as well as the stuff from the vets

Our two had it last year and the vet gave us antibiotics for them and advised us to give them child's cough medicine, our Rottie wasn't happy with it but the jack Russell just wanted to take the spoon to bed with him!

All dogs who go out with dog walkers and mix should be vaccinated ( have it blown up their noses ) Mine are both done every year against kennel cough

my puppy has had it this week but thankfully seems to be on the mend. he had had the vaccine. took him to the vets and she gave him anti-inflammatories and said to come back if it got worse for anitbiotics. i think he got it from puppy training class as, the night after the first class, i got a message from the trainer saying one of the dogs had become ill with kennel cough after the class so to watch out.

 

but having said that, i took him out (on the lead) today for the first time and was talking to a dog owner who said that she thought every dog on the estate has had it. also, the vet said it was doing the rounds at the moment.

 

nasty thing no matter how bad they get it. i've been giving him honey and children's benilyn as well as the stuff from the vets

Ahh poor thing, ours got over it pretty quickly, maybe a week? The honey seemed to be a big help!