courtnek Posted August 12, 2003 Posted August 12, 2003 Is anyone familiar with what kennel cough sounds like? My girl is coughng today, bad this morning and although toned down now, still coughs. I had kenneled her while I was in Portland, and she did have her kennel cough shot first, but I'm really worried.....Alex's illness started out as a cough as well, and he's gone now.... I have a vet appt at 4:15 today, but I'm really worried.... Quote
Shannon_C Posted August 12, 2003 Posted August 12, 2003 Courtnek. My little Westie had kennel cough at a year old when he went missing and ended up at the RSPCA, it sounds quite deep if I remember right, like a whoozing kind of noise. Your vet will give her an injection etc and will tell you to keep her isolated, away from other pets hun, but don't worry Im sure she will be fine. My love and thoughts coming your way. Quote
courtnek Posted August 12, 2003 Author Posted August 12, 2003 can cats get it too? That's the only other pet I have..... thanks Shannon, very much Quote
Shannon_C Posted August 12, 2003 Posted August 12, 2003 Its my pleasure. Its not likely your cat will pick up Kennel Cough, Our Westie used to live with a cat when he had it, she was fine but if you want to check that out with your vet. Quote
courtnek Posted August 12, 2003 Author Posted August 12, 2003 Thanks Shannon and Michele for the prompt replies. We're back from the vet - she may have a mild case of kennel cough, but her physical came up clean - doc couldnt hear anything bad in her lungs, and since she's eating and everything else normally they decided to put her on a special cough syrup with expectorate. They said to just watch her, and if the cough gets worse or anything comes up they'll do an x-reay and antibiotics. So far so good! I was so worried!!! Alex's blastomycosis started out as a cough..... thanks for all the support! :D Quote
Shannon_C Posted August 12, 2003 Posted August 12, 2003 Courtnek. I am so pleased that everything has gone ok...I told you it would :D Im sure your little sweetie will be back to normal in no time hun :wink: Keep us posted with her progress. Quote
Angelboddy Posted August 13, 2003 Posted August 13, 2003 I am also glad to hear that Freebie is ok. :angel: Please keep us updated on how she is still doing. :D Quote
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