Respiratory Infection
Respiratory infections usually occur in dogs when they are around a large number of other dogs, such as when they are boarded in kennels.
Exposure to dust, mold, pollution, and smoke can also affect the dog's respiratory functions.
A persistent dry cough and fever could indicate an infection and a veterinarian should be contacted immediately.
Respiratory infection medications include cephalexin and doxycycline.
Dogs suffering with the mild form of canine influenza develop a soft, moist cough that persists for 10 to 30 days. Some dogs have a dry cough similar to the "kennel cough" caused by Bordetella bronchiseptica/parainfluenza virus complex. For this reason, canine influenza virus infections are frequently mistaken for "kennel cough." Dogs with the mild form of influenza may also have a thick nasal discharge, which is usually caused by a secondary bacterial infection.
Dogs with the severe form of canine influenza develop high fevers (104ºF to 106ºF) and have clinical signs of pneumonia, such as increased respiratory rates and effort. Pneumonia may be due to a secondary bacterial infection.
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