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Amy M
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 Posted: Fri Oct 12, 2007 6:30 pm Post subject: a confirmed kennel cough diagnosis |
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i know we haven't been on here for a while, but i thought it was quite interesting to see the post regarding colds today...
We just got back from the vet and Leo and Shadow have been diagnosed with kennel cough today. they haven't been anywhere except home, and as you know they haven't been at classes for a couple of weeks, but we thought we'd better let you know! Regarding zoonosis/zoomosis [i know conflicting spellings exist] there is only one type of kennel cough that can zoomose , a bacterial one known as bordetella, and it's usually between dogs and guinea pigs as opposed to humans. [although funnily enough, me and mum have also been down with the cold and coughs this week!] we've been told not to go to classes for a week or two more just in case. I cross posted between two threads just to let everyone know. the gruesome twosome don't seem to mind right enough, Leo is currently sprawled on the floor and Shadow is hovering about the sofa. they have a course of antibiotics and everything seems to be improving, so it's just a case of wait and see i think! |
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| Posted: Fri Oct 12, 2007 6:44 pm Post subject: |
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I hope they recover quickly Amy.
It's always a concern when they are poorly.
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| Posted: Fri Oct 12, 2007 7:02 pm Post subject: |
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oh poor boys. hope they get better soon.
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| Posted: Fri Oct 12, 2007 7:12 pm Post subject: |
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Interesting to hear of an actual confirmed diagnosis!
I'm sure they'll be as right as rain in no time.  5 days worth of anitibiotics certainly cleared up whatever one of my dogs had!
My other dog has been sneezing for the past few days, but she's generally fine and her usual self. |
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marcella
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| Posted: Fri Oct 12, 2007 7:28 pm Post subject: |
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I'm sure you boys will be fine Amy. Hope they are well soon!  |
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Enid
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| Posted: Fri Oct 12, 2007 7:40 pm Post subject: |
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| Nicola wrote: |
Interesting to hear of an actual confirmed diagnosis!
I'm sure they'll be as right as rain in no time. 5 days worth of anitibiotics certainly cleared up whatever one of my dogs had!
My other dog has been sneezing for the past few days, but she's generally fine and her usual self. |
I understand that in cases of kennel cough, antibiotics are prescribed only to prevent secondary bacterial infections e.g. pneumonia. Rest and steam inhalation are meant to be the best treatments.
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Nicola
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| Posted: Fri Oct 12, 2007 7:54 pm Post subject: |
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| Enid wrote: |
| Nicola wrote: |
Interesting to hear of an actual confirmed diagnosis!
I'm sure they'll be as right as rain in no time. 5 days worth of anitibiotics certainly cleared up whatever one of my dogs had!
My other dog has been sneezing for the past few days, but she's generally fine and her usual self. |
I understand that in cases of kennel cough, antibiotics are prescribed only to prevent secondary bacterial infections e.g. pneumonia. Rest and steam inhalation are meant to be the best treatments. |
Yes, that's what I believe too. The vet did tell me that the antibiotics were to prevent secondary infections like pneumonia. The antibiotics have definately helped though, she's back to her normal self now, no coughing, sneezing or gasping for breath. |
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| Posted: Fri Oct 12, 2007 8:08 pm Post subject: |
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| Koda has always been quite a sneezy dog, but the last few days he has been getting a lot worse, but other than that he seems fine. Its just when he wakes up he sneezes quite a bit, and lately he has been randomly snorting, is this just a wee cold he has? |
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kendal
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| Posted: Fri Oct 12, 2007 8:11 pm Post subject: |
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that's what Inca i like when she wakes up or if she has been playing to much she sneezes, but it started happening all the time, but seems to be calming down now.
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Nicola
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| Posted: Fri Oct 12, 2007 8:17 pm Post subject: |
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| kendal wrote: |
| that's what Inca i like when she wakes up or if she has been playing to much she sneezes, but it started happening all the time, but seems to be calming down now. |
Kendal,
I know what you mean about dogs playing then sneezing  ....Molly and Roxy sneeze in sync after they have been play wrestling, it's so funny. |
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kerry
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| Posted: Fri Oct 12, 2007 8:17 pm Post subject: |
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| aw hopefully it will pass soon, not fun getting dog snot sprayed on your foot |
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Nicola
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| Posted: Fri Oct 12, 2007 8:18 pm Post subject: |
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| kerry wrote: |
| aw hopefully it will pass soon, not fun getting dog snot sprayed on your foot |
Or on your leg! |
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Nicola
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| Posted: Fri Oct 12, 2007 8:18 pm Post subject: |
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| kerry wrote: |
| aw hopefully it will pass soon, not fun getting dog snot sprayed on your foot |
I'm sure it will pass soon, Kerry. Just keep an eye on him. |
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kerry
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| Posted: Fri Oct 12, 2007 8:19 pm Post subject: |
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i know, i dont think it is the cold, always sneezed a bit since we have had him, maybe he is alergic to our cats  |
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Nicola
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| Posted: Fri Oct 12, 2007 8:20 pm Post subject: |
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| kerry wrote: |
| i know, i dont think it is the cold, always sneezed a bit since we have had him, maybe he is alergic to our cats |
Maybe he's pretending to be allergic to them in an attempt to get rid of them.  |
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