Symptoms of Dog Flu

• Coughing (both moist and dry)

• Sneezing.

• Nasal discharge.

• Purulent nasal discharge.

• Runny eyes.

• Fever.

• Lethargy.

• Difficulty breathing.

 

Recommended Treatment:

• Good nutrition and supplements to raise immunity

• A warm, quiet and comfortable spot to rest

• Medications to treat secondary bacterial infections

• Intravenous fluids to maintain hydration

• Workup and treatment for pneumonia

 

Symptoms of Kennel Cough:

• a strong cough, often with a “honking” sound – this is the most obvious symptom.

• runny nose.

• sneezing.

• lethargy.

• loss of appetite.

• low fever.

Recommended Treatment:

• Typically, mild cases of kennel cough are treated with a week or two of rest, but a veterinarian may prescribe antibiotics to prevent a secondary infection and cough medication to ease the symptoms.