Kennel Cough Quiz Flashcards
Describe the nature of the cough.
- high pitched
- sounds dry, but mucous is present
- gagging or retching sound followed by swallowing
- cough when excited or with exercise
What does KCC stand for?
kennel cough complex
What does ITB stand for?
infectious tracheobronchitis
What does CBC stand for?
complete blood count
Which part of the CBC is most useful for supporting a diagnosis of bacterial pneumonia?
white blood cell count
Drugs that are used to control coughing (cough suppressants) are called _.
antitussives
Drugs that are used to open airways that are constricted and/or plugged with mucous are called _.
bronchodilators
Discuss outpatient care for dogs that have kennel cough. In other words, what does the owner need to know about taking care of their pet with KCC at home.
- use a harness to walk
- make sure they rest and do not allow exercise
- airway humidification
- adequate fluid and nutritional intake
Name the three most common pathogens that are isolated from cases of KCC.
- Bordetella bronchispetica
- Canine adenovirus type ii
- canine parainfluenza virus
Which one of these pathogens adheres to the cilia and releases a substance that causes paralysis of the cilia?
bordetella bronchiseptica
What effect does the pathogen have on the animal’s immune system that causes some impairment of the immune system>
causes paralysis of the cilia which allows the bacteria to go through the trachea and down into the bronchi
Which class of antibody is secreted by the respiratory epithelium (respiratory mucosa)?
IgA
This type of immunity is called _ immunity.
mucosal
Which type of vaccine works best for KCC?
intranasal
Which type of vaccine leads to the buildup of antibodies in the bloodstream?
injectable
