What are the Symptoms of Kennel Cough in Dogs?
The incubation period for kennel cough in dogs is defined as the period of time which starts from the initial stage when dogs contract the infection till the symptoms develop. This period is usually 3 – 10 days. The most prominent symptom of kennel cough in dogs is a persistent dry hacking cough. At times the cough may sound so bad or severe that you may feel that your pet may cough out everything it has taken in his last meal, and at times it does happen. It is known as retching. This may be followed by a watery nasal discharge, sneezing, snorting or gagging. When the ailment is mild, dogs generally stay active and have normal appetite, however, if the treatment is delayed for too long, then the kennel cough symptoms may progress to lethargy, fever and pneumonia. Although rare, but kennel cough has also resulted in death in too severe and critical cases. How to Treat Kennel Cough in Dogs? Kennel cough in puppies and dogs, in most cases, subside without the aid of any medical intervent
