{"id":4786,"date":"2022-09-15T03:15:22","date_gmt":"2022-09-15T03:15:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-kennel-cough-in-puppies\/"},"modified":"2022-09-16T05:20:15","modified_gmt":"2022-09-16T05:20:15","slug":"what-is-kennel-cough-in-puppies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-kennel-cough-in-puppies\/","title":{"rendered":"What is kennel cough in puppies?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-kennel-cough-in-puppies\/#What_is_kennel_cough_in_puppies\" title=\"What is kennel cough in puppies?\">What is kennel cough in puppies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-kennel-cough-in-puppies\/#How_do_you_treat_kennel_cough_in_puppies\" title=\"How do you treat kennel cough in puppies?\">How do you treat kennel cough in puppies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-kennel-cough-in-puppies\/#How_long_does_kennel_cough_last_in_puppies\" title=\"How long does kennel cough last in puppies?\">How long does kennel cough last in puppies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-kennel-cough-in-puppies\/#How_do_you_treat_kennel_cough_at_home\" title=\"How do you treat kennel cough at home?\">How do you treat kennel cough at home?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-kennel-cough-in-puppies\/#How_do_dogs_get_kennel_cough\" title=\"How do dogs get kennel cough?\">How do dogs get kennel cough?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-kennel-cough-in-puppies\/#Can_humans_get_kennel_cough_from_dogs\" title=\"Can humans get kennel cough from dogs?\">Can humans get kennel cough from dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-kennel-cough-in-puppies\/#How_serious_is_kennel_cough_in_puppies\" title=\"How serious is kennel cough in puppies?\">How serious is kennel cough in puppies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-kennel-cough-in-puppies\/#Should_I_take_my_puppy_to_the_vet_for_kennel_cough\" title=\"Should I take my puppy to the vet for kennel cough?\">Should I take my puppy to the vet for kennel cough?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-kennel-cough-in-puppies\/#Does_kennel_cough_hurt_dogs\" title=\"Does kennel cough hurt dogs?\">Does kennel cough hurt dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-kennel-cough-in-puppies\/#How_long_should_a_dog_with_kennel_cough_be_isolated\" title=\"How long should a dog with kennel cough be isolated?\">How long should a dog with kennel cough be isolated?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-kennel-cough-in-puppies\/#Will_kennel_cough_go_away_on_its_own\" title=\"Will kennel cough go away on its own?\">Will kennel cough go away on its own?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-kennel-cough-in-puppies\/#Can_you_leave_kennel_cough_untreated\" title=\"Can you leave kennel cough untreated?\">Can you leave kennel cough untreated?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-kennel-cough-in-puppies\/#How_do_you_get_rid_of_kennel_cough\" title=\"How do you get rid of kennel cough?\">How do you get rid of kennel cough?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-kennel-cough-in-puppies\/#Why_is_my_dog_coughing_like_something_is_stuck\" title=\"Why is my dog coughing like something is stuck?\">Why is my dog coughing like something is stuck?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-kennel-cough-in-puppies\/#How_do_I_know_if_my_dogs_cough_is_serious\" title=\"How do I know if my dogs cough is serious?\">How do I know if my dogs cough is serious?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_kennel_cough_in_puppies\"><\/span>What is kennel cough in puppies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271118\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271118\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">What is kennel cough? Kennel cough is the common name given to infectious bronchitis in dogs. Just as in chest infections in humans, a number of different bacteria and viruses can cause the illness \u2013 normally a combination of both. It affects their respiratory system, causing them to cough.<\/span><\/div>\n<div data-id=\"271118\">Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-kennel-cough-in-puppies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How do you treat kennel cough in puppies?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-treat-kennel-cough-in-puppies\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_treat_kennel_cough_in_puppies\"><\/span>How do you treat kennel cough in puppies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Typically, mild cases of kennel cough are treated with a week or two of rest, but a veterinarian may prescribe antibiotics to prevent a secondary infection and cough medication to ease the symptoms.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/g2I2ptRsoUM\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-long-does-kennel-cough-last-in-puppies\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_kennel_cough_last_in_puppies\"><\/span>How long does kennel cough last in puppies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>most infections resolve within one to three weeks.\u201d Some cases require prolonged treatment, but most infections resolve within one to three weeks.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-treat-kennel-cough-at-home\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_treat_kennel_cough_at_home\"><\/span>How do you treat kennel cough at home?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Honey can be a great home remedy for kennel cough as it can help soothe your dog\u2019s throat and minimize coughing. You can give your dog one-half tablespoon to 1 tablespoon of honey mixed with a little warm water in a bowl. This can be offered up to three times a day depending on how often your dog is coughing.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/g2I2ptRsoUM\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-dogs-get-kennel-cough\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_dogs_get_kennel_cough\"><\/span>How do dogs get kennel cough?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Kennel cough, scientifically known as canine infectious tracheobronchitis, is easily spread from dog to dog through aerosol droplets, direct contact, or contact with contaminated surfaces like food and water bowls, toys, or kennel runs \u2014 a bit like how the common cold is spread in grade schools.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-humans-get-kennel-cough-from-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_humans_get_kennel_cough_from_dogs\"><\/span>Can humans get kennel cough from dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Can humans catch kennel cough? Kennel cough is caused by a number of bacteria and viruses. Most of them can\u2019t be passed on to humans. The main bacteria (Bordetella bronchiseptica) can infect humans, but only those with weakened immune systems.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-serious-is-kennel-cough-in-puppies\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_serious_is_kennel_cough_in_puppies\"><\/span>How serious is kennel cough in puppies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While a nuisance, kennel cough is not normally dangerous and is likely to need no treatment at all. But in puppies, elderly dogs or those with existing illnesses, the condition can be more serious and can develop into pneumonia.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"should-i-take-my-puppy-to-the-vet-for-kennel\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_take_my_puppy_to_the_vet_for_kennel_cough\"><\/span>Should I take my puppy to the vet for kennel cough?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The symptoms of kennel cough are similar to many other respiratory diseases. It\u2019s important to visit the vet if your dog is displaying these symptoms. Once a proper diagnosis is made, kennel cough is usually treated with rest and sometimes antibiotics (to prevent or treat secondary infections).<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pcUH_yzjqfA\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"does-kennel-cough-hurt-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_kennel_cough_hurt_dogs\"><\/span>Does kennel cough hurt dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It will be irritating for your dog and may even hurt her throat. It can sound far worse than it is so try not to panic if your dog does start to show this symptom. In most cases, this cough is completely harmless and will go away within a couple of weeks.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-long-should-a-dog-with-kennel-cough-be\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_should_a_dog_with_kennel_cough_be_isolated\"><\/span>How long should a dog with kennel cough be isolated?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog is exhibiting any symptoms of kennel cough, take them to vet immediately and keep them away from other dogs, including daycare and boarding, for at least 14 days. This is generally how long it takes for a dog to completely shed the virus from their system and no longer be contagious to other dogs.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"will-kennel-cough-go-away-on-its-own\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_kennel_cough_go_away_on_its_own\"><\/span>Will kennel cough go away on its own?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Kennel cough can usually go away on its own \u2013 most cases will clear up within three weeks and shouldn\u2019t need any treatment at all.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s36700.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/sick-pug-with-mask-on-600x399.jpg.optimal.jpg\" alt=\"Kennel Cough Treatment \u2014 4 Home Remedies for Kennel Cough\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-you-leave-kennel-cough-untreated\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_leave_kennel_cough_untreated\"><\/span>Can you leave kennel cough untreated?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If left untreated, kennel cough can lead to pneumonia or even death. And even if it\u2019s not kennel cough, symptoms like vomiting, fever, and loss of appetite are other doggy disease signifiers so getting him to a doctor as quickly as possible can help get to the root of his sickness.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tmTYP8T95V4\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-get-rid-of-kennel-cough\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_rid_of_kennel_cough\"><\/span>How do you get rid of kennel cough?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Once kennel cough has come into a kennel, it is best to clear out the kennel for one-to-two weeks and clean with common disinfectants (such as bleach).<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-is-my-dog-coughing-like-something-is\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_coughing_like_something_is_stuck\"><\/span>Why is my dog coughing like something is stuck?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog is hacking away or constantly making noises that make it sound like they are choking on something, they may have a case of kennel cough, or canine infectious tracheobronchitis.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-i-know-if-my-dogs-cough-is-serious\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_my_dogs_cough_is_serious\"><\/span>How do I know if my dogs cough is serious?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dog owners should tell their veterinarian as soon as they\u2019re concerned with their dog\u2019s cough, especially if the cough is accompanied by other symptoms like loss of appetite, nasal discharge, difficulty breathing, or weight loss.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5jaHy9kGQXI\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What is kennel cough in puppies?How do you treat kennel cough in puppies?How long does kennel cough last in puppies?How do you treat kennel cough at home?How do dogs get kennel cough?Can humans get kennel cough from dogs?How serious is kennel cough in puppies?Should I take my puppy to the vet for&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":194794,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-is-kennel-cough-in-puppies.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4786"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4786"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4786\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":194795,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4786\/revisions\/194795"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/194794"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4786"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4786"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4786"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}