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DODADOG News / Kennel cough raises it's ugly head

newshound said:
Hi dodadoger's, I have been quiet for a while as I have been away for my summer break. I'm back now and ready for another long British winter. Winter brings a whole host of problems for dogs and their 2 legged friends, not just the dark nights and cold weather there are lots of illnesses that come along too.
As we all know kennel Cough can be one of the most trying conditions for dog owners and their dogs. If your dog is unlucky enough to contract kennel cough, he or she will begin hacking frequently as often as every couple seconds. In some extreme cases certain sorts of phlegm and vomit may be hacked up as well. There are many kennel cough symptoms you can watch for in your dog to help you identify the disease. No one wants to see their dog suffering, and listening to that constant honking like hack can be a huge strain on dog owners.

As a rule kennel cough only lasts for a couple weeks, but it’s important to get your dog checked out right away. It is very common for Kennel Cough to just be a symptom of a more serious condition your dog may be experiencing such as: heart disease, periodontal disease, chest infections, heartworm, parasites, throat growths, pneumonia, irritations, and allergies.
Each and every dog is different and requires different treatment depending on the situation. We don't believe there is one magic remedy, or a silver bullet when it comes to dealing with Kennel Cough.

Here is a good talk through the problem from a concerned owner


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avatar happypug replied:
Dear Newshound
do you know of any alternative remedies for kennel cough?
I don't trust modern drugs
517 days ago
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