05 - Canine Infectious Tracheobronchitis (kennel cough)

Question 1

(kennel cough)

1. two primary causes?
2. how contagious?

Answer 1

1. canine parainfluenza virus (CPIV) or bordetella bronchiseptica
2. very (aersolized resp secretions or fomites)

Question 2

(kennel cough)

(cx)

1. acute onset of loud, hacking cough. usually increased production of mucus
2. dogs typically continue to eat and are active
3. how long is clinical course?

Answer 2

3. 7 to 14 days

Question 3

(kennel cough)

(dx)

1. CBC normal unless pneumonia
2. may see pneumonia on radio

Question 4

(kennel cough)

(tx)

1. treat as outpatient if possible. Aggressive tx if pneumonia is present
2. most cases are treated with what 3 abx?
3. when should you use antitussives?
4. can use corticosteroids - but not if what present?

Answer 4

2. doxycycline, amoxicillin, or azithromycin
3. when cough is non-productive (not if productive)
4. pneumonia

Question 5

(kennel cough)

(prevention)

1. vx available (use intranasal)