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Dog kennel cough is named variously like canine cough, infectious tracheobronchitis and bordetellosis. Both bacteria and viruses have been found to cause dog kennel cough. It is a condition in which a dog’s windpipe and upper bronchi are damaged and irritated due to the action of infectious microorganisms.

What is Kennel Cough

A dry, hacking cough that lasts appears within a week of initial infection is the main symptom of kennel cough. This is caused by the bacteria or viruses that line the windpipe and bronchi in the dog. This exposes the nerve endings. These are irritated when the dog breathes, due to the air passing over them. This is what results in the persistent cough.

How Bad is Kennel Cough

The majority of dog kennel cough cases tend to be mild and aren’t detrimental to the dog’s overall well being. Typically it does not present a fever or cause loss of appetite; however the cough presents itself throughout the day with the dog coughing every few minutes. Most cases will clear within one to three weeks without using medication, though antibiotics can often speed the healing process.

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If you want to stop puppy biting (and you do, of course want that), the magic word for you to use with your puppy is simply: No. Whenever your puppy displays undesirable behavior, be it jumping on people, chewing things they oughtn’t, or biting, a firm “No” should be your response. If your puppy is taught this all important word as a puppy, they will obey this command for a lifetime.

It is very essential that your puppy understands that ‘No’ is a very strong word of correction which he must necessarily follow. So when you see you puppy chewing on something that he should not, then just say, ‘No!’ in a very firm voice. If this does not discourage him from biting, then give him a firm tap under his chin.

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