Kennel Cough in Dogs - Treatment Options

Kennel Cough in Dogs - What You Need To Know


No one wants their pooch to get sick. No matter how young or old your dog is, from a few month old pup all the way down to a dog that's been going grey for years, we love them all the same. All we want is to see them healthy and thriving.

Sadly, life isn't always as rosy as we'd like it to be. In reality, bad things happen. People get sick, and so do dogs. Some illnesses are life-threatening, others only put us and our canine friends under the weather for a week or so.

Sickness in dogs tends to be less known about than sickness in the human population. Even so, you may have heard of this common disease.

Kennel Cough Symptoms in Dogs

When your dog first comes down with kennel cough, you may not notice. He or she may start sleeping more and you may assume they played hard that day. After a day or so, however, you'll notice something is up. The most common symptom is a strong sound with a honking noise.   Sometimes symptoms are similar to Asthma in Dogs,  For some dogs, this is the only clue that something's amiss.

Other dogs will experience a runny nose or persistent sneezing. Lethargy and a lack of ambition are common as well. He or she may also lack interest in their food or even have a low-grade fever.

Home Remedies for Kennel Cough in Dogs


Many people are under the impression that you need to race straight to the vet at the first sign of kennel cough. This isn't always true if your dog is active and otherwise healthy. Even if you do decide to get traditional treatment, natural home remedies can be a great helper to these medications.


A good idea is to keep your pooch at home, in an isolation of sorts from other pets. Make sure they get as much rest as the need, as well as fresh water in a bowl that has been sterilized. In addition, there are several natural treatments that can help boost the immune system.


Both garlic and coconut oil have anti-bacterial properties that can help break the sickness. Raw honey can help soothe the throat and ease coughing long enough for the dog to sleep. Colloidal silver is a supplement that can help cure almost anything, kennel cough included. Do some research and figure out what would be most appropriate for your dog. Be patient and monitor how well they do with these treatments.


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Preventing Kennel Cough

  Respiratory problems such as Kennel Cough can be worrisome. The sound of your dog hacking is terrible and unable to catch their breath makes many of us feel helpless. The good news is that while Kennel Cough may sound serious, it can be treated easily. 
 
  There are two main ways to prevent Kennel Cough. The first is to control your pet's environment.  Cold temperatures,  dust or cigarette smoke,  poorly ventilated conditions ( found in shelters or kennels-hence the name ) and stress are all environments that will contribute to developing kennel cough.  Of course, you must also work to keep your pet healthy so they can fight the bacteria.
Just like us humans, a combination of a healthy diet, daily exercise, and proper supplementation can keep your dog's body healthy.  Prana Pets Respiratory Support is ideal to prevent and treat Kennel Cough, but more importantly, it will keep the respiratory tract healthy to fight off the bacteria. 

* Note-  Do not confuse the sound of Kennel Cough with a reverse sneeze. These are common in small dogs and certain breeds. This is caused by nasal drip and should be treated with our sinus infection product.

About the Respiratory System Support

Respiratory System Support is a leading safe, non-addictive, natural medicine containing 100% homeopathic ingredients selected to relieve symptoms such as wheezing and shallow, labored breathing and coughing in dogs, and promote healthy lung function. Taken internally, the ingredients in Respiratory System Support effectively reduces respiratory problems by addressing symptoms and their causes at a cellular level, thereby contributing to harmony and health in the respiratory system.
  
  As a dog parent, there is nothing more distressing than seeing your pet struggle to breathe through an acute coughing or wheezing episode. Everyday activities such as playing fetch outside may suddenly be too much for a dog. Other symptoms of poor respiratory functioning can range from loss of appetite or weight loss to shortness of breath, severely lessening your dog’s quality of life.

Premium Ingredients For Superior Results 

Althea 3X is used to relieve inflammation and congestion of the mucus membranes in the mouth and throat, while supporting the immune system
 
Antimonium Sulphuratum Auratum 12X is used to relieve breathing difficulties, cough, constriction of the bronchi, mucus and congestion of the lungs
 
Arsenicum Album 30C is used to relieve breathing difficulties, constricted air passages, chest and lung congestion, dry cough, shortness of breath and wheezing
Chelidonium 6X is used to relieve shortness of breath, cough and chest constriction
 
Ephedra Vulgaris 6X is used to relieve general asthma symptoms
 
Inula 3X is used to relieve difficulty breathing and dry cough
 
Kali Carbonicum 30C is used to relieve asthma symptoms such as difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, chest constriction, cough and wheezing
Kali Muriaticum 6X is used to relieve asthma symptoms, cough and stubborn chest congestion
 
Lobelia Inflata 6X is used to relieve asthma symptoms such as chest constriction, cough and shortness of breath
 
Phosphorus 30C is used to relieve chest tightness along with rapid and shallow breathing

Directions

Administer drops directly into mouth. . Drops may also be added to a small amount of wet food or water, as long as the entire dose is consumed consistently.

  • Dogs under 20 lbs: 10 drops.
  • Dogs 20-50 lbs: 15 drops.
  • Dogs over 50 lbs: 20 drops

In acute cases, one dose every 15 minutes up to 6 doses may be administered for symptomatic relief. Repeat as needed for prevention.
"My Jack Russell Terrier, Rascal recently got Kennel Cough. I think it was from a dog in the dog park. I do not believe in the Kennel Cough Vaccine as it is not very effective, and I do not want to subject to subject rascal to unnecessary vaccines. I first tried a cough suppressant which helped a bit then added Respiratory Support which did the trick. I now use Respiratory Support all the time because Rascal has a partially collapsed Trachea."

Cindy M.
Atlanta, GA
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"Have a Beardie who has the worst immune system ever and has had Kennel Cough 3 times over the past few years. The vaccine does not work!! What I figured out is that by using Respiratory Support and Cold Support all the time he has not had any cold symptoms and when starts coughing even a bit I double the dose of both products and his cough goes away in days instead of weeks."

Natalie  T.
Boston, MA