Pathological conditions: Kennel cough

Question 1

What is kennel cough / tracheobronchitis 犬舍咳?

Answer 1

Kennel cough/tracheobronchitis is a common and highly contagious upper respiratory disease caused by a bacterium and virus.

Question 2

What are the symptoms of kennel cough / tracheobronchitis?

Answer 2

5-10days after exposure: hacking cough that may last for several weeks and may resolve without treatment

Question 3

What can we use to reduce the severity of kennel cough?

Answer 3

Vaporizer/humidifier

Question 4

Why can’t you walk a dog when it has kennel cough?

Answer 4

irritate the airway

Question 5

Is a dog at risk of secondary infections of kennel cough? What may the vet do with it?

Answer 5

Yes. The vet may put the dog on a course of medication or prescribe a cough suppressant.

Question 6

What can prevent kennel cough?

Answer 6

Bordatella 博達泰拉 is the vaccine the help protect against kennel cough.

Question 6

Can we massage a dog that is infected with kennel cough?

Answer 6

Do not massage a dog that is infected with kennel cough.