There are many reasons a dog or puppy may be sneezing some of them less serious than others. The good news is that there is always a treatment and even prevention through some vaccines. If you have a puppy be sure to have all of his or her vaccinations done by 6 months of age.
If you have a new puppy he or she may have kennel cough and needs immediate vetinary care. Kennel cough is contagious and may be caused by the canine distemper virus, canine adenovirus, canine parainfluenza virus and respitory coronavirus or other bacterial reasons. If proper care isn’t given there is a possibility that it can turn into pneumonia. Symptoms of kennel cough include dry cough, hacking cough, snorting and gagging and usually occurs after the dog is excited.
- Kennel cough is caused by an airborne virus
- 5-7 day onset
- should run its course in 14 days without treatment
- should go away in 7-10 days if treated with antibiotics
- seek treatment if your notice yellow phlegm, symptoms get worse or if the dog is a puppy.
Another reason a dog could get coughs is due to a heartworm infestation. This cough is presistent and occurs when the dog is resting. The cause of this cough involves bronchitis that may be caused by the heartworm infestation. The cough will also occur because of fluids that are accumulated in the dogs heart due to the heartworms.
Another reason the dog coughs is because of seasonal allergies. Just like us humans dogs are also prone to many allergens.
All about Reverse Sneeze…
Reverse sneezing is another popular term coined for allergic coughs. It occurs because of a sinus irritation but the exact cause is unknown. Reverse sneezing is not harmful to dogs and they are fine after the episode. My American Pit Bull Terrier often gets reverse sneezing especially in the morning after a long sleep. Dogs with brachycephalic skulls are more prone to reverse sneezing, these dog breeds include the American Pit Bull Terrier, Boxer, Bull Mastiff, Boston Terrier, Bulldog, Pug and Shar-Pei.
Sometimes it can be difficult to tell apart the issue from the coughing symptoms but reverse sneezing is possible to differentiate from the others. The next time my Pit Bull has an episode I will surely be posting a video here. If the coughing presists please take your dog to a veterinarian.
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If you have a new puppy he or she may have kennel cough and needs immediate vetinary care. Kennel cough is contagious and may be caused by the canine distemper virus, canine adenovirus, canine parainfluenza virus and respitory coronavirus or other bacterial reasons. If proper care isn’t given there is a possibility that it can turn into pneumonia. Symptoms of kennel cough include dry cough, hacking cough, snorting and gagging and usually occurs after the dog is excited.
- Kennel cough is caused by an airborne virus
- 5-7 day onset
- should run its course in 14 days without treatment
- should go away in 7-10 days if treated with antibiotics
- seek treatment if your notice yellow phlegm, symptoms get worse or if the dog is a puppy.
Another reason a dog could get coughs is due to a heartworm infestation. This cough is presistent and occurs when the dog is resting. The cause of this cough involves bronchitis that may be caused by the heartworm infestation. The cough will also occur because of fluids that are accumulated in the dogs heart due to the heartworms.
Another reason the dog coughs is because of seasonal allergies. Just like us humans dogs are also prone to many allergens.
All about Reverse Sneeze…
Reverse sneezing is another popular term coined for allergic coughs. It occurs because of a sinus irritation but the exact cause is unknown. Reverse sneezing is not harmful to dogs and they are fine after the episode. My American Pit Bull Terrier often gets reverse sneezing especially in the morning after a long sleep. Dogs with brachycephalic skulls are more prone to reverse sneezing, these dog breeds include the American Pit Bull Terrier, Boxer, Bull Mastiff, Boston Terrier, Bulldog, Pug and Shar-Pei.
Sometimes it can be difficult to tell apart the issue from the coughing symptoms but reverse sneezing is possible to differentiate from the others. The next time my Pit Bull has an episode I will surely be posting a video here. If the coughing presists please take your dog to a veterinarian.
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