Kennel Cough in Bulldogs
Tracheobronchitis or kennel cough is a highly contagious respiratory disease. Your English bulldog can contract the disease any place where there are many dogs, such as a dog run in a park or an obedience school.
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Cause
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Kennel cough is caused by distemper, adenovirus, parainfluenza and bordetella. Typically it is a combination of two or more of these viruses and bacteria that bring on the disease.
Symptoms
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Your bulldog will cough as if he is trying to dislodge something that is caught in its throat. Coughing fits will continue all day and all night.
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Treatment
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If your bulldog has a mild case of kennel cough, your veterinarian may prescribe a cough suppressant so your dog can get some rest. If your dog is vomiting or coughing up mucus, then your vet will most likely prescribe an antibiotic.
Vaccine
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Anti-kennel cough vaccines are available. One is delivered through injection, the other your dog inhales through its nose.
Prevention
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Autumn is kennel cough season, so keep your bulldog isolated from other dogs. Avoid kennels and dog shows, where the disease spreads easily from dog to dog.
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