Dog Flu Treatment

Question by krysten_vance_2004: I just got a dog from the pound. She seems to do the reverse cough quite a bit but she is healthy otherwise.?
Should I be worried about her reverse cough? She is a small dog (6.3 pounds) and she does this cough when she gets excited or is on her leash. Any suggestions?

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Answer by candyman
dont worry more then likley she just has kennel cough,my wife works for the humane society, it happens often ,Kennel cough is a fairly common ailment in dogs. People tend to associate it with dogs who either are being or recently have been boarded (or “kenneled”). But your dog need not be boarded to catch kennel cough. Kennel cough is caused by an airborne virus, which is highly contageous. Any time your dog is in the vicinity of an infected dog, the potential exists for infection. The incubation period is about 8-10 days, meaning your dog will not display symptoms of illness for about 8-10 days following exposure to the virus. Having a strong immune system is best way to avoid coming down with symptoms if/when your dog is exposed to the virus. This is why not every dog in the kennel (or house) will get it if there is an outbreak.

Although there is a vaccine (Bordatella) for Kennel Cough, it is often not effective in preventing infection. The most likely explanation for this is that there are many strains and mutations of the virus out there. Therefore, it is hit or miss whether the vaccine used on your dog will be the right one for the strain with which your dog comes into contact. This is similar to the “flu shot” for people; each year a vaccine is developed based on which strain(s) are suspected to be most prevalent. Be aware that your dog can still catch Kennel Cough even if s/he has had a shot to prevent it.

The usual symptoms of Kennel Cough include a dry, “non-productive” cough. The dog sounds as if there is something stuck or caught in the throat and the coughing is an unsuccessful attempt to dislodge the object. Sometimes the coughing/gagging seems very violent. The episodes of coughing may go on for minutes at a time and then be repeated at intervals. Of course you will want to check your dog and make certain that there isn’t anything actually stuck in the throat! One way you can “test” for Kennel Cough is to press the throat gently, right in the collar area. If the dog has Kennel Cough, this will probably trigger some coughing.

If your dog does develop Kennel Cough symptoms, don’t panic! The way this illness operates is analagous to the common cold that we humans sometimes catch; simply put: it must run its course. There is no magic pill or cure, but there are many ways to treat and ease the symptoms. The goal is to support the body (immune system) while it is healing itself. Antibiotics are NOT indicated (although they are routinely prescribed and used) because this is a virus, not a bacteria. Antibiotic use is actually thought to slow the healing process. Kennel cough generally will be gone in two weeks time or less, with or without antibiotics (but probably faster without).

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Question by Curious: Is my dog sick? Her nose is warm and I was told it should be cold. I notice that she seems to be sneezing?
No change otherwise in her ordinary activities. How much sleep does she need a day? Can she sleep outside or should she stay inside the house?

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Answer by Bae Bae
Well my dog’s nose is always warm and she sneezes like crazy. but nothing is wrong with her. It’s probably the breed of the dog. And , if it’s cold outside, her body probably just warms up to keep warm.

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Question by rcody22: Dog is occasionally coughing,when she does it seems like shes trying to cough something up?
when she does this her jowls shake like a person would do with their lips, only coughs once or twice then seems as if the wants to spit something out. I noticed recently she coughs more after running, she seems fine otherwise. thanks

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Answer by W.
If your dog is coughing more after exercise I suggest letting your vet have a listen to her heart.

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Question by snoop: My dog seems to be sniffing and sneezing. What can i do?
We were in the south were it’s warm and now we’re back in the midwest were it’s cold. Could it be a cold?

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Answer by S. S
Your dog may have been sniffing in old straw or hay or a anything musty, even pollen can have this effect. Or it could be kennel cough. Is there blood in the discharge,
if so it could be somthing in the nose
Sneezing is caused by anything that irritates the nasal passages or sinuses.
Even dental disease, which can spread infection to the sinuses, may be to blame
If you think the animal is unwell or you are worried phone your vet

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Question by Emma: My dog has been dry heaving sneezing and his nose seems like its stuffed up and sounds like a human does when?
My dog has been dry heaving sneezing and his nose seems like its stuffed up and sounds like a human does when they have a chest cold…im taking him to the vet but does anyone know what this might be???

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Answer by Jesse
He could have allergies (believe it or not)
He could have gotten into something (my dog tried to get a bee and it stung the inside of his nose)

He could have Kennel Cough (bordatella)

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Question by portuegirl: my dog is having fever episodes, and seems like hes hallucinating?
my chihuahua is a year old he has episodes about every 2 months the
first time was at 7 months old. He has been to the hospital twice.
His episodes consist of a high fever. He will sit in one place for hours
ducking his head up and down. (similar to a bird) he’ll reach out with
is paws swatting like a cat. the vet is unsure what is causing it. these
episodes last for up to 7 hours. please help let me know if anyone has
experienced this kind of behavior in there dog.

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Answer by bob ©
your dog needs to see a neurologist. has your regular vet tried anti seizure medication with him? seizures can cause a spike in temperature due to muscle spasms.

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Question by Gimme A Break: My dog seems to have the sniffles. Nothing serious yet but I’m wondering what it’s the start of?
Does Kennel Cough start out with the sniffles? I am worried because I had the Swine Flu for a week and a half. I am better now, not totally but a lot better. Now I’m worried my dog has it. I do know that dogs can get it because there have been 2 recent reports of 2 dogs having it. I also wonder when it is important to take him to the vet. I know not yet because he has just sniffled maybe 3 or 4 times all day. But what do I watch out for?
Here’s a link showing dogs have come down with Swine Flu:
http://www.france24.com/en/node/4936016

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Answer by Kj
Dogs can get swine flu, almost positive.. and I know they can take vitamin c… give your dog vitamin c and check with health food store see if they have pet vitamins.

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I have a 5 mo old black lab and she has her shots but she has be throwing up all morning and is hiding under the house. She wont come in or even let me see her. should I take her to the vet or do dogs get a stomache flu

my dog threw up today. he lacks energy and just rested all day. His nose is dry too. He played with another dog last night for quite awhile. Is he exausted or truly sick?