What are the first signs of kennel cough?
Constance Brown
2025-07-02 21:41:44
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The most obvious symptom of kennel cough is a forceful, hacking cough, which will often sound like your dog has something stuck in their throat. The cough can be dry and hoarse or productive, in which case it can be followed by a gag, swallowing motion or the production of mucus. In most cases, dogs with kennel cough will appear healthy apart from coughing. But some dogs will have a runny nose, sneezing or eye discharge. They should retain their appetite. Kennel cough has an incubation period of two to 14 days, and some dogs can be carriers of the infection for months without developing symptoms. If your dog is bright, perky, eating well and playful, you may not need to visit the vet.
Adela Hagenes
2025-06-26 16:27:50
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It often starts with your dog making noises like he's trying to clear his throat. This can include a retching sound and he might bring up some fluid. Over a day or so, this usually progresses to bouts of a hacking cough. The main symptoms are a hacking cough, retching or gagging, a runny nose. Symptoms develop 3–7 days after exposure to the causative germs. Most dogs appear otherwise well, with normal activity levels and appetite. The first few days are the worst. The cough will often be triggered by things like barking, pulling on the lead, getting excited or going out in cold air. Some dogs will cough so forcefully they can vomit.
Roslyn Franecki
2025-06-18 10:12:48
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The main symptom is the cough, which is often described as a ‘hacking cough’. It may sound like your dog is trying to clear something stuck in their throat or retching. Occasionally they may also cough up frothy white phlegm. Some dogs will also have a runny nose, eye discharge and be a bit sneezy. The symptoms of kennel cough typically take up to 14 days to develop and can then last between one and three weeks. Although most dogs don’t appear to be very unwell and will recover well within a few weeks, you should always talk to your vet if the cough persists or if your dog also has: A reduced appetite Less energy than normal A high temperature. In elderly or unwell dogs and puppies the condition can sometimes be more serious and develop into pneumonia.
Keshawn Grady
2025-06-12 03:12:32
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Coughing is the most common symptom of kennel cough, but in more severe cases, it can cause symptoms such as a high temperature or a reduced appetite. Symptoms of kennel cough usually take 3-14 days to develop and then last for 1-3 weeks. Most dogs develop a hacking cough and stay otherwise quite well, but puppies, older dogs, and poorly dogs can develop more serious symptoms such as: A reduced appetite Low energy (lethargy) A high temperature (fever). Kennel cough is an airway infection that causes a dry hacking cough in dogs. Kennel cough is highly contagious and can spread in the air. There are many different conditions that can cause coughing so it’s a good idea to have your dog checked by your vet if they have a severe cough or have been coughing for more than a few days.
Humberto Batz
2025-06-06 05:17:43
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The first sign of kennel cough in dogs is usually a honking cough. Kennel cough leads to a honking cough that can persist for days to weeks. The first sign is usually a honking cough. Kennel cough in dogs is usually diagnosed by a combination of history and clinical signs. Your vet will want to hear your dog cough.
Jaylen Murazik
2025-05-26 04:52:54
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The main symptom is a non-productive persistent dry cough that can sound somewhat like a goose honk or as if your pup has something stuck in their throat. Other signs of kennel cough in dogs can include runny nose, sneezing, lack of energy, decreased appetite and mild fever. If your dog is showing signs of kennel cough keep your pet away from other dogs and contact your vet right away for advice. Coughing can also be a sign of canine distemper virus or canine influenza virus. Most dogs recover from kennel cough within a week or two. If your pup's symptoms persist for longer a follow-up veterinary appointment is essential. In some cases, kennel cough can lead to pneumonia.
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