⁉️Kennel cough can occur at any time of life even in healthy dogs. It can be easily picked up on walks but is more common in enclosed settings, hence the name.
⚠️ A dry, hacking cough, or a cough that sounds like a honking duck - can be a sign of kennel cough.
Ring your vet to confirm it is in fact kennel cough and not something else. They will likely not want you to go inside the clinic as it is highly infectious so will diagnose over the phone or at a push in the car park.
⁉️ How is it treated?
If treating at home, you can:
Feed a daily dose of dog safe bone broth or alexanders natural soup, either with food or separately.
1 teaspoon manuka or local honey per 10kgs dog weight up to 3 times a day either on its own or with food, as long as they are not diabetic.
Sit with the affected dog in the bathroom whilst running the shower on hot with doors and windows shut. 5 mins max per session, with access to water and never leave unattended
⚠️ Ensure your dog has access to fresh clean drinking water and if worried about water consumption you can give a little water by hand every so often to help encourage drinking.
⚠️ If your dog is lethargic or showing any signs of illness consult your vet.
⚠️ Do not walk your dog or send them to mix with others for at least 5 days after coughing ends as they may still be contagious.
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