What is Canine Cough?
Canine Cough is the “common cold” for dogs. At some time during your precious pet’s life they will get a dose of it, so here’s what you need to know. Canine cough causes bouts of high pitched, honk-like coughing that will keep both you and your pet awake at night for up to 2 weeks. Onset of this bacterial disease occurs abruptly after contact with infected dogs. Some owners also note vomiting in their dogs, but usually their pets are just expelling a large amount of phlegm. During an infection, dogs generally keep up their normal activity level and don’t feel too sick. There is no cure for Canine Cough except time. Canine cough is self-limiting and will generally clear up without any medication. Owners should be aware of possible secondary infections, which may lead to pneumonia. If pneumonia sets in, antibiotics may be necessary to help clear the infection. At this stage, getting phlegm out of the dog’s system is the key for recovery, which is why cough suppressant medication is not a
