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Ladymom · 12-10-2010, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Britster

Does anyone know how long it typically takes for kennel cough to go away? I gave him his second pill today and he's still hacking a bit, but it's definitely lessened. It's only when he gets excited, or runs around, that the hacking/coughing begins. All night last night he did not cough at all, thank goodness. So we will see how tonight goes. I gave him a bit of honey mixed in with wet food before bed and that seems to soothe his throat! I also had the humidifier on all night.

I think it all depends on how serious a case he has. My neighbor's Labs both got kennel cough from the dog park and they were sick for weeks. It's similar to a human with bronchitis.

Make sure you have your vet check him if he's not dramatically better by Monday. Kennel cough can go into pneumonia.

Do you have a vaporizer? That will help loosen the congestion.

volumnus · 12-10-2010, 06:32 PM

Knox has had this same thing twice. Both times after I myself had a cold. Exactly same symptoms, stopped up nose, wheezing, and coughing. Vet said it was allergies, dogs don't get colds, etc...

I consulted another vet. He gave me a script for amoxicillin. It cleared him up in two days. It happened again several months later. I didn't hesitate to get him another script for amoxicillin, and it cleared him right up again.

I know exactly what you mean. Yorkies snort and grunt and do the reverse sneeze thing, but having a stopped up nose and coughing and stuff is a whole different deal.

yorkiesincommon · 12-10-2010, 08:37 PM

It is hard to say and sometime they end up with a secondary infection. Over a three to ten day incubation period, the pathogens temporarily destroy the protective cilia (little hair like structures) lining of the larynx, trachea and bronchi. Once the cilia are destroyed, the upper respiratory tract becomes irritated and the dog begins coughing and showing other symptoms of illness. Without the protective lining, the pathogens may also move into the lungs and trigger a secondary infection in some dogs. The most common bacterial cause is bordetella brochiseptica. Kennel cough symptoms for viral and bacterial infections are similar. Yet the infection type can make the difference in the duration of the illness. Bacterial infections may last longer than some viral infections.
The most common secondary infection is pneumonia.
Signs of kennel cough with a secondary infection include:
Fever
Deep, congested cough
Thick nasal discharge
Labored breathing
Fatigue
Loss of appetite
Cases of kennel cough with a secondary infection can last for any period of time between two weeks to three months. Veterinary attention is required to help a dog recover from kennel cough complications. Hopefully, the antibiotic is quick and you will have no secondary problems and the kennel cough will be a light case. Humidifier is good and the honey helps with soothing throat and a little energy. We are keeping you in our prayers. Mary

Princes mom · 12-11-2010, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Britster

Thanks for the well-wishes!

Now today, it almost sounds more like kennel cough to me. And he easily could have picked up kennel cough from the dog park on Saturday even though we were not there very long. We were also in Petsmart for photos with Santa, so either one is a possibility. But Nala and Bandit (the yorkies we went with) did not catch it, but they're probably updated on their shots.

Jackson had the bordatella mist up his nose, but it was definitely over 6 months ago, it was probably almost a year ago... and I know it's supposed to only last for 6 months. Well his appt. is at 9am tomorrow morning so I guess we'll see! I just feel bad for him, hacking up a storm. He woke me up every 2 hours last night coughing. It sounds like this, so I'm pretty certain it's kennel cough.

YouTube - Kennel Cough

I watched the video, and you're probably right about it being kennel cough. Prince never sounded like that with his collapsing trachea, although I know every dog is different.
I am still keeping Jackson in my prayers for a speedy recovery.

Britster · 12-11-2010, 06:49 PM

Well, good news.... Jackson is definitely getting better. It seems that Nala, his little Yorkie girlfriend, has kennel cough too

I guess they were all over each other a little too much.... sooo, today was his third day of antibiotics and he has barely coughed/hacked all day, but we've just been taking it easy, and no major running, etc. He should be back to himself in no time!

Ladymom · 12-11-2010, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Britster

Well, good news.... Jackson is definitely getting better. It seems that Nala, his little Yorkie girlfriend, has kennel cough too

I guess they were all over each other a little too much.... sooo, today was his third day of antibiotics and he has barely coughed/hacked all day, but we've just been taking it easy, and no major running, etc. He should be back to himself in no time!

Hooray! I am so glad Jackson is feeling better!

Maximo · 12-11-2010, 07:00 PM

Glad to hear Jackson is doing well, improving quickly.

FlDebra · 12-11-2010, 07:02 PM

Kennel cough is actually a generalized term used to cover all sorts of respiratory infections/doggy colds. So one instance can be much different than another as they may be due to different types of infections.

Just read through and see Jackson if feeling better -- great news!

yorkiesincommon · 12-12-2010, 08:44 AM

I am so glad Jackson is doing so much better. Ah ha on the playmate. It is just too easy for them to get something just like when we put our small children together! I hope you are feeling better too. What a wonderful support group we have in YT. Someone is always there. This is such a great forum. Again, take care...

Princes mom · 12-12-2010, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by yorkiesincommon

I am so glad Jackson is doing so much better. Ah ha on the playmate. It is just too easy for them to get something just like when we put our small children together! I hope you are feeling better too. What a wonderful support group we have in YT. Someone is always there. This is such a great forum. Again, take care...

You are so right!!!!

I'm so happy little Jackson is feeling better.

Mom of 4 · 12-13-2010, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Britster

Thank you for the info.

The vet believes this is just kennel cough, though, so I'm not sure if that would be necessary!

Its great info for the future though!

How's he doing? Better I hope.

marcie · 12-13-2010, 01:05 PM

So glad Jackson is doing better. Keep us informed.

Britster · 12-13-2010, 02:29 PM

5th day of antibiotics and he seems 100% back to normal. Yay! I still have not had him running around like himself yet outside since it's been so cold, I figure the cold air can't be good for his throat, right? But yay, no hacking/coughing and totally himself! Thanks for all the support

Maximo · 12-13-2010, 03:23 PM

What a relief for you and Jackson. Glad his cold didn't last long.

12-10-2010, 06:32 PM	#17
volumnus Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA Posts: 77	Amoxicillin... Knox has had this same thing twice. Both times after I myself had a cold. Exactly same symptoms, stopped up nose, wheezing, and coughing. Vet said it was allergies, dogs don't get colds, etc... I consulted another vet. He gave me a script for amoxicillin. It cleared him up in two days. It happened again several months later. I didn't hesitate to get him another script for amoxicillin, and it cleared him right up again. I know exactly what you mean. Yorkies snort and grunt and do the reverse sneeze thing, but having a stopped up nose and coughing and stuff is a whole different deal.

12-10-2010, 08:37 PM	#18
yorkiesincommon YT Addict Join Date: May 2010 Location: Melbourne, FL USA Posts: 292	It is hard to say and sometime they end up with a secondary infection. Over a three to ten day incubation period, the pathogens temporarily destroy the protective cilia (little hair like structures) lining of the larynx, trachea and bronchi. Once the cilia are destroyed, the upper respiratory tract becomes irritated and the dog begins coughing and showing other symptoms of illness. Without the protective lining, the pathogens may also move into the lungs and trigger a secondary infection in some dogs. The most common bacterial cause is bordetella brochiseptica. Kennel cough symptoms for viral and bacterial infections are similar. Yet the infection type can make the difference in the duration of the illness. Bacterial infections may last longer than some viral infections. The most common secondary infection is pneumonia. Signs of kennel cough with a secondary infection include: Fever Deep, congested cough Thick nasal discharge Labored breathing Fatigue Loss of appetite Cases of kennel cough with a secondary infection can last for any period of time between two weeks to three months. Veterinary attention is required to help a dog recover from kennel cough complications. Hopefully, the antibiotic is quick and you will have no secondary problems and the kennel cough will be a light case. Humidifier is good and the honey helps with soothing throat and a little energy. We are keeping you in our prayers. Mary __________________ Mary of YikesYorkiesMelb., FL *alias: yorkiesincommon* YT

12-11-2010, 06:49 PM	#20
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,815	Well, good news.... Jackson is definitely getting better. It seems that Nala, his little Yorkie girlfriend, has kennel cough too I guess they were all over each other a little too much.... sooo, today was his third day of antibiotics and he has barely coughed/hacked all day, but we've just been taking it easy, and no major running, etc. He should be back to himself in no time! __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier

12-11-2010, 07:02 PM	#23
FlDebra Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: FL Posts: 7,651	Kennel cough is actually a generalized term used to cover all sorts of respiratory infections/doggy colds. So one instance can be much different than another as they may be due to different types of infections. Just read through and see Jackson if feeling better -- great news! __________________ FlDebra and her ABCs Annie, Ben, Candy Promoting Healthy Breeding to the AKC Yorkshire Terrier Standard

12-12-2010, 08:44 AM	#24
yorkiesincommon YT Addict Join Date: May 2010 Location: Melbourne, FL USA Posts: 292	I am so glad Jackson is doing so much better. Ah ha on the playmate. It is just too easy for them to get something just like when we put our small children together! I hope you are feeling better too. What a wonderful support group we have in YT. Someone is always there. This is such a great forum. Again, take care... __________________ Mary of YikesYorkiesMelb., FL *alias: yorkiesincommon* YT

12-11-2010, 07:00 PM	#22
Maximo ♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 25,047	Glad to hear Jackson is doing well, improving quickly.

12-13-2010, 01:05 PM	#27
marcie and Lucy too Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: ohio Posts: 6,325	So glad Jackson is doing better. Keep us informed.

12-13-2010, 02:29 PM	#28
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,815	5th day of antibiotics and he seems 100% back to normal. Yay! I still have not had him running around like himself yet outside since it's been so cold, I figure the cold air can't be good for his throat, right? But yay, no hacking/coughing and totally himself! Thanks for all the support __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier

12-13-2010, 03:23 PM	#29
Maximo ♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 25,047	What a relief for you and Jackson. Glad his cold didn't last long.