Puppies are particularly vulnerable to all types of infections.
Kennel cough is the common name for the disease known as canine infectious tracheobronchitis, Bordetella or Bordetellosis. It is very common, although easily preventable by a simple vaccination which can be given to puppies as young as 3 weeks old. If your puppy does become infected, however, the disease is easily treatable and you have a number of options for helping to make your pet feel more comfortable.
Instructions
1. Take your puppy to a veterinarian if he begins to show symptoms of kennel cough such as a dry, hacking cough or a runny nose. In more severe cases, your vet may wish to prescribe an antibiotic, but in milder cases, she may feel this is inadvisable, as kennel cough symptoms tend to go away on their own after about 10 days.
2. Let your puppy rest in a warm, clean, dust-free bed away from traffic and noise. Make sure her collar is not too tight and there's nothing obstructing her breathing.
3. Run a humidifier or boil a pan of water on the stove to keep the air moist. Moist air may be easier for your puppy to breathe.
4. Feed your puppy small amounts of honey to soothe his sore throat. You can dissolve the honey in his drinking water, about a teaspoon per bowlful.
5. Keep your puppy away from other dogs, cats, rabbits and guinea pigs. She will continue to be contagious for about six to 14 weeks, long after her own symptoms are gone.
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