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From:stockton
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posted 11-25-2003 03:05 PM         

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My 10 week old Beagle that I got yesterday was kenneled and let out only once a day by the breeder and the breeder informed me that there *was* Kennel Cough going around. Last night I heard our puppy cough a small dry cough as if he was clearing out his throat and today he is coughing more and more. Not every 10 minutes, more like every hour or so. The cough lasts about 4-5 seconds. He is eating normally and is active normally and doesnt *look* sick. I read online to let it run its course unless he gets lethargic or stops eating etc. What do you think? SInce its a virus they dont give antibiotics, like our common cold. And lastly, is our 10 week old kitten at risk? I hope that isnt a dumb question! THanks! Ann

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posted 11-25-2003 05:19 PM         

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Max had kennel cough and he was active as usual and he certainly kept eating!! I would take your puppy to the vet. What you described sounds just like how Max was. Good luck hope your puppy is better soon!

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posted 11-25-2003 05:20 PM         

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Sorry, I don't have any experience with kennel cough but Im pretty sure it can't be transmitted from dogs to cats.

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posted 11-25-2003 05:46 PM         

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We bought a female bull terrier from the pound, she had kennel cough quite bad and actually gave it to our female pitbull, so we took her back and swapped her for the gorgeous pitbull x we have now. Kennel cough usually lasts for about two weeks and happens frequently if the dog is running or gets excited. There's nothing a vet will do about it, they will tell you that it clears up by itself and send you home. Give it a few weeks and your dog should be back to normal.

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From:Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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posted 11-26-2003 01:07 AM         

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I'm not sure how it's done in other places but where I live in canada you can't kennel a dog with out it haveing it's kennel cough shot - meaning they are innoculated with a vaccine. My vet told us that it isn't usually deadly but it can lead to pnemonia in rare cases. I figured better safe than sorry and got her innoculated. I'd suggest calling the vets and see what they have to say. If they can't do anything for it they should be able to tell you that over the phone. Can't hurt. Better safe than sorry.

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From:Perth, Western Australia
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posted 11-26-2003 03:43 AM         

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my dog had kennel cough when she was a pup and she had anti bitoics for it as it was pretty bad.

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posted 11-26-2003 05:24 AM         

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When Max had kennel cough our vet gave us a couch suppresant and I belive the other thing was an anti-biotic, if I remember correctly. Like Rosie's mom said too, it's better safe than sorry, you might want to get your dog vaccinated against. Where we are you can't even take training classes without the vaccination, it is highly contagious.

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posted 11-26-2003 06:26 PM         

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Take her to another vet. Both times my dog got it they were prescribed anti-biotics. The last time she had a terrible night of coughing about every hour and awoke early in the morning and had a small seizures. They also can start hacking up white foamy stuff. Just get the anti-biotics.

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posted 11-26-2003 09:14 PM         

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When my puppy had kennel cough, my vet prescribed hycodan and clavomox. I would suggest for you to take your little one to a vet, just think of it this way: when you have a cold, do you just sit there and wait for it to pass without taking anything even over the counter type of drugs? So, please before it gets any worse, take him to a vet.

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posted 11-26-2003 09:33 PM         

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I believe the reason vets give the antibiotic is to prevent secondary infections. When I got Witt, the first week I took him to the barn with me and we played in the hay. 30 minutes after getting home he started to have troubles breathing, he was all stuffy, eyes watering and he was coughing. I took him to the vet in the morning and he said it was probably allergies, but because I had gotten him from a rescue it could be kennel cough. He prescribed allergy meds and an antibiotic, saying he would do the same (antibiotic)for either...I asked why the antibiotic and he said it was to prevent secondary infection. Thats if my memory serves me correctly*grins*
I would take the pup in to the vets for peace of mind and his comfort.

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posted 11-26-2003 11:20 PM         

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I'm going to have to have a word with my vet as he refused to give my dog anything! Rather, he said and I quote "There's nothing I can do about kennel cough, you'll just have to wait it out, don't worry your dog will be fine!" Hah, NOT happy chappy!!!!

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posted 11-26-2003 11:51 PM         

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Some vets will prescribe meds more graciously than others.
It just depends on their own personal views. Some would rather prevent anything from happening, others only use meds if it is absolutely necessary to prevent over prescribing which can lead to mutations of viruses that the meds will no longer be able to treat.
However I have never left the vets office without a prescription for kennel cough.

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posted 11-27-2003 12:00 AM         

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If Witt had been older and I knew he had a better immune system, I may have refused the antibiotic until he needed it. I am against the overuse of antibiotics. I am that person who refuses to take anything when I get the flu or a cold...I tough it out and let my body do what it was meant to do, heal itself.

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posted 11-28-2003 06:10 PM         

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When I had gone. Both times it was a different vet office. The second time it was Sunday. So we had to go to another vets office that was open on the weekend. There was never a time when the vet said just let her ride it out. Never.

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