Mission
Animal Clinic and Tracheobronchitis
Located in the San Fernando Valley, 16907 San Fernando Mission Blvd. Granada Hills Ca, 818-363-8143
TRACHEOBRONCHITIS
CANINE
TRACHEOBRONCHITIS, often nicknamed
“Kennel Cough” is an inflammation of the windpipe (trachea) and lung air
passages. There are many causes
including irritation, bacteria, and viruses.
It can be highly transmissible from one dog to another.
It does not affect the cat or humans.
Your
pet may show no signs of illness except a harsh, deep cough.
It can come on suddenly or be the result of other Respiratory Infections.
This occurs many times after
a dog has been kenneled for a few days. While
kenneled away from home, many dogs do a lot of barking which irritates the
throat making it more susceptible to developing bronchitis.
Many times, bronchitis may
start from tonsillitis. Often
gagging or vomiting mucus from the throat is seen by the owner.
With
treatment, recovery is usually complete. Medications
MAY be needed for several weeks. Complete
recovery often takes SIX WEEKS!
Medication must be
individualized to your pet’s particular needs.
Many times we must start antibiotics for the bacterial infection, and let
the dog cough for a week or two to remove the mucus.
If the cough reflex is stopped too soon, pneumonia can develop from mucus
that accumulates in the lungs.
16907 San Fernando Mission Blvd. Granada Hills, Ca. 91344 818-363-8143
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