Buck has kennel cough

[lizbud]

My RB Buddy came down with kennel cough once after I took him to
a groomer that I hadn't used before. It took a few days before it showed
up, but it was awful hearing that gagging cough. My Vet gave him a shot
of antibiotics & pills to take for a few days. The Vet said it would clear up
on it's own probably, but treatment might help it clear up quicker.

[Kater]

Feel better soon, Buck!!

[k9krazee]

Aww, poor guy, hope he recovers soon!

[dragondawg]

With antibiotics the dog is usually back to normal in 36-48 hrs. Where normal is defined as appetite and energy levels restored with no sign of the recent illness. Without antibiotics and assuming the dog is not a puppy or geriatric then 1-2 weeks to fully recover. Pneumonia can be a complication in young puppies or in very old dogs if not treated with antibiotics.

Incubation time is 2-14 days. There is an extremely high probability any dog in a contaminated environment unvaccinated is likely to come down with it as its extremely contagious.

Vaccinating before clinical signs appear, may help a little to shorten the illness- assuming it takes a week thereafter for clinical symptoms to develop. Once clinical signs are present, vaccination will have no effect on the duration of the illness.

[.sarah]

Thanks, everyone.

[anna_66]

Awww Sara I'm sorry to hear the birthday boy has kennel cough. That's no way to celebrate a birthday at all I hope he starts feeling better soon and is able to get out and play with everyone else.

Lots of healing vibes headed his way.

Big (((HUGS))) to you Buck!

[.sarah]

Thanks, Anna.

Buck is doing much better today. He is not coughing as much. Hopefully he'll be over this soon!