21/08/2024
🐶Kennel cough🐕
‼️NB‼️ This vaccine is not part of the yearly vaccinations, so please make sure your dogs are vaccinated for kennel cough.
- In the last month, we saw a massive increase in the incidence of Kennel cough under our dog population in Kosh🏢
- Kennel cough is caused by a bacteria called Bordetella bronchiseptica, but most dogs are affected with a virus first like canine adenovirus, canine distemper virus, canine herpes virus, canine influenza virus, parainfluenza virus and canine reovirus (Most of these are the common viruses that is in the 5in1 vaccine)🦠🦠.
- Dogs contract this bacteria and viruses through air💨💨.
- Weather conditions such as constant wind, cold temperatures and dust increase the chances for Kennel cough to be spread.
- Clinical signs that an affected animal might experience include persistent couging (classic goose honking sound), sneezing, runny nose and eye discharge.🤧
Diagnosis:🔬
- Diagnosis is based on clinical signs and history.
- Bloodsmears and blood works🩸.
Treatment:💉
- Antibiotics, supportive treatment, nebulization and using harness instead of collar
- Kennel cough normally takes between 1 to 3 weeks to clear up with medication.
Prevention:✋️✋️
- Vaccination is the best way to prevent this disease from occurring. This vaccine is different to the normal yearly vaccination.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us at:
☎️ 018 462 1651
Or visit us at:
📍57 Chris Hani road
🏥Klerksdorp animal hospital