Kennel Cough

[Jesswhippet]

My female whippet, Jess, has kennel cough. She has antibiotics from the vet. She has never been near a kennel. She rarely mixes with other dogs but likes to be with her 3 cat friends. Does anyone think she could have caught this from us as we have all had colds etc? Advice appreciated.

 

[~Helen~]

There is some info here on kennel cough - first section: FAQ Health - kennel cough etc

I don't think its the same virus as humans, but I do know it's very cotnagious and your dog can catch it just socialising with other dogs on walks. They don't actually have to have been in kennels :thumbsup: Read the FAQ section and you'll find some tips on TLC :thumbsup: Hope she's feeling better soon.

 

[Moo.UK]

Hi there,

my dogs had a bout of kennel cough last year and to me it appeared hurrendous - but then i do worry alot!! :b

Theres no way to catch cough from humans & will most likely be from another dog through being in the same place & not even at the same time...

My two got anti-biotics from the vet too - she also recomended half a teaspoon of benolyn every 4 hours. Oh, and warm water with a tablespoon of honey & a squeeze of lemon to ease coughing fits. make a mug full of this up and just give a few spoons worth each time they start coughing and it works so well! :thumbsup:

Hope Jess feels better soon! :luck: & :wub: , Emma.x