Showing posts with label holistic treatments for canine kennel cough. Show all posts
Showing posts with label holistic treatments for canine kennel cough. Show all posts
Tuesday, January 2, 2024

Supplements For Kennel Cough


Planning holiday travels? Keep kennel cough away and give your pet the gift of good health with our natural antiviral supplements: Olive Leaf Extract and Quent Drops. What is kennel cough? Kennel cough is like an uninvited guest of the holiday season bringing sneezing, runny eyes and a hacking cough. It's a common problem for dogs in close quarters and can show up at the worst times. Since Kennel cough is due to a virus, antibiotic treatment isn’t all that helpful. Using AskAriel’s Olive Leaf Extract along with Quent Drops can help. They are natural antiviral supplements that are especially effective in targeting lung-related infections. You can use them along with treatments from your vet for conditions like asthma, bronchitis and pneumonia.

Friday, August 19, 2022

Why Dogs Often Get Kennel Cough At Boarding Facilities & What You Can Dog


Are you planning an end-of-summer vacation? Labor Day weekend is a very busy time for doggie daycare and boarding facilities. Kennel cough is a common ailment that dogs often get when in close contact with other dogs. Kennel cough can cause flu-like symptoms such as upper respiratory infection, sneezing, runny eyes and a hacking cough. 

Dogs often contract kennel cough, a highly contagious respiratory infection, when they are placed in boarding facilities due to the close proximity and shared environment with other dogs. Kennel cough, scientifically known as infectious tracheobronchitis, is primarily caused by a combination of the bacteria Bordetella bronchiseptica and several viruses, including canine parainfluenza virus and canine adenovirus.

Several factors contribute to the prevalence of kennel cough in boarding facilities:

Close Quarters: In boarding facilities, dogs are often housed in close proximity to each other, facilitating the easy transmission of the infectious agents through respiratory droplets when infected dogs cough or sneeze.

Stress and Weakened Immunity: Boarding environments can be stressful for dogs, and stress weakens the immune system's ability to fend off infections. This makes dogs more susceptible to contracting kennel cough when exposed to the pathogens in a boarding facility.

High Volume of Dogs: Boarding facilities typically host a high volume of dogs from various backgrounds, increasing the likelihood of introducing new strains of the infectious agents. This diversity can make it challenging to control the spread of the disease.

Shared Facilities: Dogs in boarding facilities often share common areas, such as play areas, water bowls, and grooming spaces. These shared resources provide ample opportunities for the transmission of the bacteria and viruses responsible for kennel cough.

Preventing kennel cough in boarding situations involves vaccination, maintaining proper hygiene, and minimizing stress on the dogs.   Since Kennel cough is due to a virus, antibiotic treatment isn’t all that helpful Using AskAriel’s Olive Leaf Extract along with Quent Drops can help. They are natural antiviral supplements that are especially effective in targeting lung-related infections. You can use them along with treatments from your vet for conditions like asthma, bronchitis and pneumonia.

To learn more about how to treat canine kennel cough at home, click here.


Monday, September 22, 2014

Holistic Treatments for Canine Kennel Cough

Could we be next?
What is Kennel Cough?
Kennel Cough is a very contagious canine respiratory disease, similar to the common cold in humans. It is also known as Tracheobronchitis and Bordetella.  As the name would lead you to believe it is inflammation of the trachea and bronchi and that "honking" sound they are making is the classic symptom.  It is usually contracted when dogs are in close contact, for example when they are at kennels, boarding facilities, shelters, dog parks or even the vet clinic. The most at risk are puppies, senior dogs, and dogs with compromised immune systems.  Even if your dog has been vaccinated it is still possible for them to contract kennel cough. 

Symptoms

  • Dry hacking cough is the most common symptom
  • Cough may sound like honking
  • Retching
  • Watery nasal discharge
  • In mild cases, dogs would likely be active and eating normally
  • In severe cases, symptoms progress and can include pneumonia, inappetence, fever, and lethargy 

The symptoms usually appear about 5-10 days after exposure to an infected dog, and can last for up to 3 weeks, though symptoms may improve considerably within a few days. It is thought that dogs can remain contagious for several weeks after symptoms clear up.

Diagnosis
Most often the diagnosis can be made by symptoms and pet history. However, blood test and bacterial cultures may be performed to determine what type of virus is causing the kennel cough.  

Treatment
  • Dogs with kennel cough should be isolated from other dogs.
  • Your vet will recommend treatment based on the severity of illness in your dog. Many dogs recover without treatment, so your dog may simply require monitoring to ensure the symptoms are not worsening
  • Supportive care is very important—be sure your dog is eating, drinking and in a stress-free environment.
  • Holistic treatments can help pets recover faster and feel better. Silver Immune or NotaSAN and QuentaSAN capsules or drops all fight infection and can be used along with antibiotics.    Power Probiotic provides important immune support and is essential to use especially if antibiotics are used.  Antibiotics kill off the friendly bacteria along with the bad bacteria.  The friendly bacteria are needed to prevent a repeat infection and also to support the immune system as kennel cough can spread and cause pneumonia.
  • A cough suppressant may be prescribed, and in some cases, antibiotics may be prescribed to combat bacterial infections, but the supplements are most important since kennel cough is viral in nature. If your dog has symptoms such as fever, lethargy and loss of appetite, more intensive treatment will be recommended.
  • Avoid exposure to irritating fumes that could increase inflammation
  • Pressure from a collar can make kennel cough symptoms worse, so switching to a harness is recommended for the duration of the illness.