Ryley has just started at a new day care and gets so excited when we drop him off and pick him up that he pulls so hard on the leash that he chokes. Now he has developed a cough and gag whenever he gets excited or exerts himself - like during play time. We have since bought him a harness with the D ring at the chest and I really don't suspect kennel cough so could he have an injured trachea that requires a vet visit? Anyone ever experience this and if so, what did you do?
Ryley's Dad
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Interesting! I would definitely be interested in what the vet says...if you take him in, please share! I hope he's feeling better soon.
We bought the Easy Walk harness with the D ring in front because Tucker did this too. But it is strange how your pup is still coughing... he may have scratched his trachea, and it still hasnt healed fully. Kennel cough would be constant, not just when he gets excited. I would recommend taking him in just to be safe. Best wishes and woofs, keep us posted!!
It is actually very easy to damage the trachea by pulling on a leash against a collar, especially if it is some sort of metal or choke chain collar, but it can happen with a regular collar as well. Definitely take your dog to the vet--the damage can be permanent! Your vet will probably take an xray to check for damage.
We tried the Gentle Leader and switch to the Easy Harness with our Toby to prevent injury to the trachea because he pulls when excited.
We tried the Gentle Leader and switch to the Easy Harness with our Toby to prevent injury to the trachea because he pulls when excited.
I would almost bet he has a mild case of kennel cough.
One of the ways you check for it is to put pressure on the trachea, if they cough, it's quite likely to be kennel cough. Try putting your hands around his neck and gently squeezing the front of his neck. See what happens.
The symptoms you describe are classic.
One of the ways you check for it is to put pressure on the trachea, if they cough, it's quite likely to be kennel cough. Try putting your hands around his neck and gently squeezing the front of his neck. See what happens.
The symptoms you describe are classic.
Ryley's Dad
Ryley's Dad
I would ask the vet about this.
Does Ryley have the bordatella which protects against Kennel Cough?
If not and he is in day care, I think it could be kennel cough.
Ryley's Dad
I would ask the vet about this.
Does Ryley have the bordatella which protects against Kennel Cough?
If not and he is in day care, I think it could be kennel cough.
Everyone who diagnosed kennel cough was right.
Took Ryley to the vet today. She diagnosed KC... even though he has had his vaccination.
She said he still can get kc with the vax... it just won't be as severe.... just like Willow52 said.
Hopefully it clears up soon.
Took Ryley to the vet today. She diagnosed KC... even though he has had his vaccination.
She said he still can get kc with the vax... it just won't be as severe.... just like Willow52 said.
Hopefully it clears up soon.
Be sure to call the day care and let them know.
Boarding and day care places DREAD having someone unknowingly bring in kennel cough, which is apparently what happened. But they do need to know about it, and know how much it has spread, so that they can alert other owners to the possibility that their dogs may contract it. It's not their fault, but they need to know about it.
Meanwhile, I'm glad he has a mild case, and I'm sure he'll be back to himself soon!
Boarding and day care places DREAD having someone unknowingly bring in kennel cough, which is apparently what happened. But they do need to know about it, and know how much it has spread, so that they can alert other owners to the possibility that their dogs may contract it. It's not their fault, but they need to know about it.
Meanwhile, I'm glad he has a mild case, and I'm sure he'll be back to himself soon!
unfortunately, it's typically recommended that you keep them home for 2 weeks to avoid spreading it to other dogs. It stays contagious for about a week after the coughing stops.
Must be a nasty strain around here since Rowan was vaccinated and he caught it about 5 weeks ago?? He's STILL coughing if we go out in the cold for more than 10-15 minutes, and one day when I thought he was feeling better I took him out for a good romp and he regressed back to more severe symptoms (runny nose, bit of a fever etc).
I know this post is old but I have a golden retriever mix and when he pulls wearing a harness he will cough but it's not kennel cough. It's partly from the pressure against his large chest cavity and also from excitement. He will cough choke and pant but it all stops when he calms down. I'm working on his anxiety and pulling issues but thought I would mention this in case it helps
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