A coughing dog visiting a dog park may be a dog park danger, if he is infected with the bacteria causing kennel cough or the virus causing canine influenza.
Not exact matches
Make sure to stay with your puppy on the first
visit to the veterinarian as this will help the
dog be calm and the veterinarian will be able to let you know whether or not the puppy has already been dewormed, and ifnot what it is you need to do, the veterinarian will also ask you if the puppy shows any symptoms of sickness like a
cough, diarrhea, vomiting etc..
Visiting Petsmart or even the Vet's office can expose your
dog to illnesses, like Kennel
Cough, Ringworm, and Canine Papilloma Virus.
In any case, whenever a
dog is
coughing, a vet
visit is highly recommended to sort out possible diagnoses and treatment options.
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If your
dog is
coughing and lethargic, we recommend you
visit a full - service veterinarian for testing and antibiotic treatment, as our clinic currently can not perform the necessary diagnostics required to assess these pets.
When
dogs come in for their first one year
visit, we recommend boostering their DHPP, Leptospirosis, Kennel
Cough (Bordatella) and Rabies vaccines.
Note: your
dog must be fully vaccinated for Kennel
Cough at least 14 days prior to
visiting us, and no more than 3 months.
Also, any doggies that
visit highly populated
dog areas where they come in contact with lots of other furry friends are more likely to contract kennel
cough.
If you're
dog is
coughing —
visit the veterinarian, so you vet can identify IF your
dog has flu or not, and if so, what that strain of flu is.
However, if the
cough gets worse, or your
dogs normal attitude and behavior continues to be off, a
visit to your family veterinarian is advised.
Depending on the cause and type of
dog cough, the condition can be treated at home or you will have to pay a
visit to your vet.
Since
coughing can be a symptom of a variety of illnesses, it is always best to schedule a veterinary
visit to ensure your
dog receives the proper diagnosis and care.
If you
dog stops eating or if any
coughing prevents sleep (for yourself or your
dog), then
visit a veterinarian and describe each
dog cold symptom and when it began.
Kennel
cough diagnosis is often based on the
dog's history and in - office examination, such as if your
dog recently
visited the groomer or a kennel.
Owning a pet has a lot of ups and downs (
cough, diarrhea,
cough) but if you maintain regular vet
visits and take your
dog to the vet any time his behavior seems off, diarrhea is something that you shouldn't need to worry about (or clean) too often.