| Infectious Tracheobronchitis - more easily | | | | Kennel Cough germs. It's easily spread through |
| remembered (and pronounced) as "Kennel Cough" | | | | bodily fluids which can include something as simple |
| is characterized by a dry, retching, hacking cough | | | | as a sneeze. |
| sometimes described as sounding like something is | | | | There are actually two types of Adenovirus |
| stuck in the dogs' throat. | | | | CAV-1 and CAV-2. Type one is more targeted to |
| Kennel Cough can be caused by three different | | | | the liver. Type two, more targeted to upper |
| germs: | | | | respiratory. Adenovirus can lead to death. |
| Adenovirus | | | | The virus initially affects the tonsils and larynx |
| Bordatella | | | | causing soure throat and a deep, dry cough - the |
| Parainfluenza | | | | cough part of kennel cough. The kennel part is |
| Bordatella | | | | due to that fact that is can easily spread in an |
| Bordatella is the most common cause of Kennel | | | | enclosed, multi-dog environment. |
| Cough. | | | | Adenovirus can progress to Pneumonia, Bronchitis |
| It's an airborne bacterial disease with an incubation | | | | and Tonsillitis and also can affect the eyes, |
| period of about a week. There doesn't seem to | | | | kidneys and liver. Corneal Opacity can occur in the |
| be an age bias which is typical with many other | | | | eyes which is a blueish clouding over of the |
| diseases. | | | | cornea. |
| The main symptom is a dry, hacking cough which | | | | Young dogs/puppies are more at risk. |
| generally runs its' course in 10-14 days. Additional | | | | The Adenovirus vaccine is typically included with |
| symptoms include sneezing, runny nose and | | | | core vaccines for Parvovirus and Distemper. |
| vomiting. | | | | Parainfluenza (CPIV) |
| Close, multi-dog environments allow this bacteria | | | | Parainfluenza is a viral upper respiratory disease |
| to flourish and spread. | | | | with generally mild symptoms that run their |
| The vaccine - technically, the bacterin - comes in | | | | course within 10 days. It shouldn't be ignored as it |
| injectable and intra-nasal forms.The intra-nasal | | | | can often lead to more serious secondary |
| forms takes effect in about 72 hours. The | | | | infections. |
| injectable - about 2 weeks. | | | | Parainfluenza is a highly contagious virus spread |
| The side effects of the vaccine out weigh the | | | | airborne. |
| benefits for many dogs.The vaccine does not | | | | Like Bordatella, Parainflueza vaccines are available |
| protect against all strains of Bordatella and has a | | | | inn both injectable and intra-nasal forms. Side |
| duration of only 6 months. Side effects include: | | | | effects are much more mild compared to |
| lump and soreness at the injection site, hives, | | | | Bordatella. |
| lethargy, vomiting, diarrhea, breathing difficulties, | | | | As always you should consider the risk of |
| lameness and even in some cases death. | | | | contracting Parainfluenza before opting for the |
| Adenovirus, Also Known As Canine Hepatitis | | | | vaccine. |
| Adenovirus can be the most severe of the three | | | | |