Respiratory infections of dogs

Question 1

Give examples of pathogens that can cause Infectious Tracheobronchitis (kennel cough)

Answer 1

Bordetella bronchiseptica
Canine parainfluenza
Canine adenovirus 1&2
Canine herpes virus
Canine distemper virus

Question 2

The kennel cough vaccination is against which two infectious tracheobronchitis pathogens?

Answer 2

Bordetella bronchiseptica

Canine parainfluenza

Question 3

What virus is most commonly isolated from infetious tracheobronchitis (kennel cough)?

Answer 3

Parainfluenza

Question 4

Canine adenovirus 1 causes systemic and upper respiratory disease. Adenovirus 2 causes respiratory disease only. Which is there a vaccine available for?

Answer 4

CAV-2

Question 5

What virus causes ‘fading puppy syndrome’ in puppies <2 weeks old?

Answer 5

Herpes virus

Question 6

Herpes causes fading puppy syndrome in young puppies. What clinical signs does it cause in older puppies and adults?

Answer 6

Mild nasal and serous discharge

May also affect genital mucus membranes

Question 7

What are your first choice antibiotics for respiratory infections in dogs?

Answer 7

Doxycycline (tetracycline)

Amoxicillin (penicillin-like)

Question 8

What is the main symptom of nasal aspergillosis in dogs? How is it treated?

Answer 8

Chronic nasal discharge
Systemic/topical antifungals (itraconazole)
+/- surgery to remove affected turbinates