Not exact matches
«It's a perfect storm for infectious disease,» he says: «You have young animals in stressful
conditions —
like being moved from
kennel to pet store — and often they're being mingled together in close quarters.»
It's alot
like a boarding
kennel or a shelter, only with force dryers and bustling activity to add to the noise -RCB- and any serious underlying heart
conditions or other health problems would have played a big part here.
According to Dr Patricia Jordan,
conditions like collapsing trachea, irritable tracheas and pneumonia are all complications of not only
kennel cough but also the bordetella vaccine.
If you suspect your pet may have an infectious
condition like kennel cough or Parvovirus, please let us know prior to your scheduled appointment.
The records were used for many purposes, including letting pet - store owners verify
kennel conditions and helping nonprofits
like the Humane Society of the United States compile things
like its «Horrible Hundred Puppy Mills» document.
The
kennel cough is a
condition caused by viruses and bacteria and the dog will display symptoms that are cold
like: cough, runny nose and watery eyes.
Prior to weaning, the puppies will get some immunity from their mothers, but young weaned puppies are a particularly vulnerable to infections; and it is known that diseases do spread
like wildfire in
kennel conditions.
With antiviral, antibiotic, and anti-fungal properties, Manuka honey has proven itself to be an effective remedy for
conditions like ringworm,
kennel cough, and more.
In order to prevent this disease, it is recommended that you not expose your dog to
kennel like or boarding
conditions, where large populations of dogs are contained and mixed together.
The lining of the respiratory tract can be debilitated through exposure to cold temperatures; dust, cigarette smoke or other particles in the air; stressful situations
like travel; and time spent in crowded
conditions like those found in many animal shelters and boarding
kennels.
Despite the gulag -
like conditions of some
kennels, there is little legal standing for regulators.
When
conditions are not up to par infection and disease,
like Kennel Cough, can spread easily.
There are simple remedies for such afflictions,
like NHV Natural Pet Product's vet approved
Kennel Cough Kit, but in general it would be best to avoid these
conditions altogether.
Dogs may exhibit symptoms that include eye and nose discharge, mild fever, reduced appetite, and a cough, which are similar to other
conditions like kennel cough.