Buck has kennel cough

[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!

[.sarah]

Well Buck is well as of two days ago, but Luka is sick now.

[anna_66]

Oh no that sucks

We'll be sending more healing {{{vibes}}} your way.

[borzoimom]

Aww poor baby.. Maybe you could give all the dogs a little vitamin C to help ward this off from spreading. ..