KENNEL COUGH

CAUSES

• Treated less than needed
• Directly from dog to dog
• Through germs on contaminated objects
• combination of the canine parainfluenza virus
• and the bacteria Bordetella bronchiseptica

SYMPTOMS

• Persistent dry cough
• Some dogs develop a fever and nasal discharge
• Not much changes

PREVENTION

• Best way is to prevent exposure
• Vaccinations are also available

TREATMENT

• Should be isolated from other dogs
• signs of kennel cough usually decrease or disappear after three weeks
• Most dogs will recover without treatment
• Go to vet if it doesn't recover by six weeks
• It may last longer in older dogs and dogs with medical conditions

WHAT IS KENNEL COUGH

• an upper respiratory infection affecting dogs
• It is highly contagious