Just picked my dog up from the Vet who boarded him while we were on vacation…now I think he has kennel cough
He had his shot for kennel cough about a month before we dropped him off. We even called while we were away to check on him and they said everything was fine…they never said anything about him coughing.
What is the treatment?
I’m pretty mad…should I try to hold the Vet responsible and make him take care of the costs?
There are hundreds of types of kennel cough, none are fatal. Even if you got the vaccine, your dog can get another type. Basically you treat it like a cold. There aren’t a lot of costs involved. I probably would be looking for another place to board your dog though. Perhaps you can get a neighbor to come in. Unfortunately in a kennel, your dog is susceptible to a lot.
What is canine Chronic hypersensitivity dermatitis and what treatments are available?
My dog, Lady keeps having recurring outbreaks. The diagnosis was made by a lab from samples taken from the vet. Treatments with Prednisone 10mg have given some relief. After treatment Lady may stay cleared up for a couple of weeks but soon has a relapse. Of course with the treatments of Prednisone she inflates like a basketball and it causes her to be unable to control her bowel and bladder. Hair loss, and itching are prevalent prior to treatment. She has been on this current treatment at least 3 times but continues to have outbreaks.
Skin conditions in dogs can be a real bear to combat. There are literally hundreds of factors that can contribute to generally itchy or unhealthy skin – things eaten, things breathed in, things layed upon… it’s a very frustrating problem, and I understand your desperation with your dog’s condition, as one of my greyhounds suffer some of the same problems.
This condition is often referred to as “atopy”. In short, it’s a predisposition to become allergic to normally innocuous substances, like pollens, molds, dust mites and other environmental allergens. It’s estimated that only 3-12% of dogs have this condition.
I’m assuming the diagnosis was made via skin biospy performed at your vet’s office. It’s unusual that the lab or your vet wouldn’t then try to identify the irritating agent more in depth – often times they run a series of allergy tests to determine what steps should be taken to avoid contact with said irritants. The condition is rarely in remission and cannot be cured; it’s simply a matter of maintaining as healthy a state as possible.
Prednisone is the most common used form of controlling the discomfort associated with atopy, and sometimes you won’t see a response for 3-6 months after starting, but if you’re interested, there are some more natural methods that may help keep things under control. Sometimes, supplementing your dog’s diet with essential fatty acids can help promote healthier skin and coat. Frequent bathing in shampoos labelled “antipruritic” can be beneficial. There’s a great company based out of Wisconsin called Animals Apawthecary – they make a stellar formula called “Detox Blend” made specifically for chronic allergy sufferers that’s manufactered with herbal remedies like burdock, dandelion, milk thistle and red clover.
Best of luck with your dog – I really commend your effort to become more educated and do the best you can for her. I hope this response wasn’t too long!
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Essentially, when a tooth is said to be impacted, it means the tooth has become stuck in a position where it’s unable to emerge in a normal manner. As you may already know, wisdom teeth are the most common teeth to become impacted, followed by one’s upper eyetooth or maxillary cuspid. No matter which teeth become impacted, it is essential that you then make an appointment to see a Cincinnati oral surgeon as soon as possible. Bear in mind that your upper eyetooth is in fact a critical one in that it is situated in the dental arch and it plays an important role with regards to your bite. In fact, these teeth play a huge role in that they are incredibly strong and also because they have the longest roots.
Furthermore, because these teeth are designed in such a way so that they touch first, they end up guiding all your other teeth in order to form a proper bite. Of course, if these teeth become damaged, it results in your bite becoming disrupted and other complications can then follow. In that case it will be essential to see a Cincinnati dental surgeon in order to have the problem fixed.
The maxillary cuspid teeth are also commonly the last teeth to emerge, usually when one reaches the age of about thirteen. At this point the teeth emerge and help to close any spaces which may be left between the top teeth. Of course, when you go and see a Cincinnati dental surgeon they will be able to tell you more about this process and they will also be able to advise you whether or not your teeth have emerged correctly. If for some reason your maxillary cuspid teeth are impacted, a maxillofacial surgeon will do whatever they can in order to make the tooth emerge correctly and become rooted in its proper position.
Nowadays there are a number of techniques which are used in order to rectify emerged teeth. For the most part, these techniques can be used for any tooth that is impacted although they are most commonly used for working with maxillary cuspid teeth. In fact, there is nowadays a dedicated surgery which is used specifically to expose and bracket impacted teeth. Generally speaking, the surgery is pretty straight forward with no complicated procedures and is more often than not carried out in the office of a Cincinnati dental surgeon. However, before the procedure takes place, the maxillofacial surgeon may recommend local anesthesia, although many people opt for intravenous sedation instead.
If you have any concerns with regards to your maxillary cuspid teeth then you should make an appointment to go and see a Cincinnati dental surgeon who will be able to offer you advice with regards to everything you need to know. In most cases, when you go to have impacted removed or repaired, the dental surgeon will first take X-rays so as to allow them to examine your teeth properly. Of course, if you’ve had X-rays taken elsewhere recently, then you should take them with you to show to the Cincinnati dental surgeon because it can save you some time and money.
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I just adopted a puppy from the shelter. She was doing great except this cough that is just getting worst. We’re going to take her to the vet tomorrow to have it checked out because I think it is kennel cough- although- she is vomiting up nothing, just as if she thinks vomitting might help her little throat. All of that aside, until or during treatment I would like some natural ways to soothe the throat irritation. I read you can use honey (which I don’t have on hand) and was wondering if any of you had good ideas? If so, please include a link or dosages for a 4 month old puppy and I will look into it. Thank you! I hate seeing this poor baby suffer so. She’s finally sleeping and not coughing at the moment.
Thank you The Mom. I will ask the vet about that today. =)
I can’t think of anything “all natural” that would be of use. Many of the herbal preps can have serious repercussions for our canine companions. I can tell you that you can use something like Robitussin or Formula 44 cough syrup. The dosage would depend on the weight of your puppy, though. It is: 0.25-1 mg/pound by mouth every 8 hours. Just be sure whatever you use does not contain alcohol, which is dangerous for dogs. Just be sure you get a syrup for children, which will let you get the proper dosage. Kennel cough can be either viral or bacterial in cause, and the vet may or may not give you an antibiotic to use. In the meantime, keep her away from all other animals, as it can be highly contagious. Not to humans, though, fortunately. Aside from a child’s cough syrup, there isn’t anything else you can use.
