Kennel cough
Canine infectious tracheobronchitis, also known as kennel cough, is a respiratory infection caused by many bacteria and viruses. Kennel cough is airborne and highly contagious. You can get it from being around infected dogs or sharing items like toys or bowls. The name kennel cough can be misleading because it can spread quickly in situations with a large number of dogs such as the kennel dweller, and any dog that comes in contact with an infected dog can transmit the disease.
Symptoms:
The main symptom of infectious tracheobronchitis is a strong cough, which may resemble a gag reflex or an attempt to pull out an object stuck in the throat. Infectious tracheobronchitis can go away on its own if your dog's immune system is able to fight off the disease.
Treatment:
Many puppies require prescription medication to help them recover. It is best to have your dog checked out by a vet at the first sign of coughing as not only does this pose a risk of contagion to other puppies but the longer this condition persists the greater the risk of more serious complications such as pneumonia. There are other, more serious causes of coughing as well, so any coughing puppy should be evaluated. You can minimize your dog's risk of contracting infectious tracheobronchitis by getting him vaccinated. Please note that the standard annual booster dose does not protect against infectious bronchitis/kennel cough.
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