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AKC Privacy Policy. Founded in , the not-for-profit AKC is the recognized and trusted expert in breed, health, and training information for all dogs. AKC actively advocates for responsible dog ownership and is dedicated to advancing dog sports. All rights reserved. Many dogs get kennel cough during their lives. It sounds bad but usually clears up without needing treatment.
Kennel cough is the common name for canine infectious tracheobronchitis. Its highly contagious and the main symptom is a harsh, hacking cough. The illness can be caused by a number of different bacteria and viruses, and sometimes a combination of both. Dogs become infected when they inhale these bacteria or virus particles into their respiratory tract. The most common cause is a bacteria strain called Bordetella bronchiseptica , which is why some people call kennel cough Bordetella.
But dogs are more likely to be infected by Bordetella when their immune system is weakened, usually by an infection from a virus. Some viruses known to make dogs more susceptible to kennel cough include canine adenovirus, canine distemper virus, canine herpes, parainfluenza virus and canine reovirus.
Only some dogs show other kennel cough symptoms alongside coughing. It's also unusual for your dog to lose their appetite or have a decreased energy level.
The cough can sometimes sound like your dog has something stuck in their throat, many compare it to a goose-like honk. It can be dry and hoarse or produce mucus, which the dog often tries to swallow. Many dogs get it from being in dog kennels and shelters, which is where the illness gets its name. They become infected by being around other dogs who have the cough. There are some factors that exacerbate the likelihood that a dog will be infected by kennel cough:.
Kennel cough is highly contagious and can easily be spread from one dog to another. When dogs cough, the bacteria and viruses become airborne and can quickly spread to other animals. It can also be transmitted via touching noses and by sharing dog toys, food bowls or other communal objects.
The incubation period for kennel cough is between 2 and 14 days, during which time the dog will be contagious. Some dogs can be carriers for months without exhibiting symptoms.
Kennel cough usually clears up within three weeks. Sometimes it can take up to six weeks to clear up for older dogs or those with existing medial conditions. If your dog seems otherwise perky and is eating well, you should be able to use home remedies to make your dog more comfortable. This includes keeping them in a humid area you can use a humidifier to help and avoiding using a collar as this may aggravate their windpipe further.
If you're worried about your dog, take them to see the vet. The vet may be able to prescribe antibiotics for kennel cough to target the Bordetella bacteria.
Protection against some of the viruses that can cause kennel cough is included in puppy and booster vaccinations. These viruses include canine influenza, canine distemper, canine parainfluenza virus and canine adenovirus type two. Your vet can also provide a vaccination against the main bacterial cause, Bordetella — this can be a nasal spray or an injection. Many boarding kennels and doggy day-cares require dogs to have the vaccination before their stay.
However, because kennel cough has a wide range of causes and strains, this vaccine cannot guarantee protection for your dog. Yes, dogs can get kennel cough more than once as there are a variety of strains. Kennel cough is a type of respiratory infection rather than a specific disease and so it has a range of possible causes. Most of the canine viruses cannot be transmitted to humans. However, the main bacteria Bordetella bronchiseptica can infect humans, though this is very rare and only a risk factor for people with weakened immune systems.
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