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Puppy cough
My 5 month old doodle has developed a cough. She sounds like she;s trying to get something out of her throat and sometimes vomits a little when she coughs. She's had all her shots, but could she have contracted kennel cough?
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Permalink Reply by Jarka, Monty & Auggie on -
Yes, sounds like a kennel cough to me. They can get it even though they are vaccinated. Happened to Monty as well. I don't remember whether the vet gave us anything for the cough, you might want to call your vet.
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Permalink Reply by Enzo on -
She probably has kennel cough.... Enzo is 6 months and has it right now. Vet said to give him a little honey, throughout the day and it has helped! Feel better :)
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Permalink Reply by F, Calla & Luca on -
That's interesting. Humans under 1 year are not supposed to have honey due to botulism spores. Dogs do have more acidic stomachs so that may make a difference.
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Permalink Reply by Lucy & AnnaBelle's Mom on -
Does sound like kennel cough which yes they can get even if they have had the shot. However, double check to make sure your vet gave the shot because at our vet it isn't one that is given unless you specifically ask.
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Permalink Reply by Karen & Jackdoodle on -
Bordatella vaccine is like flu vaccine; it doesn't completely immunize a dog (or person) against all strains of the virus. They can still get it.
I would call the vet.
Good info on kennel cough (bordatella): http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=2+2102&aid=452
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Permalink Reply by Laurie, Fudge & Vern on -
Absolutely! Fudge got kennel cough and had the vaccine. I forget what the vet treated her with, but she was unable to go back to doggie daycare for two weeks. Good luck!!
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Permalink Reply by Sue, Murphy and Bella ()*o*() on
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Interesting as our vets here just automatically schedule it every 6 months and you have to ask to NOT get it if you don't want it. I just assumed it was that way everywhere. Maybe we are in a higher infection area. I do refuse it and have to sign a consent saying so. They don't go to daycare and the one or two days a month they might get to the dog park doesn't seem too risky to me. I am trying to minimize vaccinations to the most necessary ones. So far all is good and Yes, i know they can get it in even one visit to the dog park. And like what has been mentioned, the vaccination doesn't guarentee them not getting it anyway.
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Permalink Reply by Lucy & AnnaBelle's Mom on
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wow, every six months. Here it is yearly.
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Yes, every 6. Wonder why some are truly and some 6 mo.
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Permalink Reply by Joanne ~ Spud* on -
Every six months here too. Our vet gives the shot, not the nasal.
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Permalink Reply by Andrea Johnston on -
Sounds like kennel cough but I'd have a vet look at her. Since there's no guarantee that the vaccination will stave off infection, I don't bother with it for Riley and Molly. I believe the usual treatment depends on the severity. Riley appeared to have kennel cough about 1 year ago. The vet checked him over and said since it appeared to be very mild, he said Riley seemed strong enough to fit it off. Just as we would with a cold. In some cases an anti-inflammatory is given to reduce the episodes of coughing and to make the dog feel more comfortable. Antibiotics are given for more severe cases, so really only a vet can determine what's going on with your doodle. Good luck and keep us informed.
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Permalink Reply by Bonnie and Kona on -
We were dog sitting a friend's dog and she got it at the park. We gave her Robitussin D a few times and she was fine in 24 hours. If this does not help call the vet. Some dogs get it badly and have to have antibiotics.
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