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Originally Posted by FilosFolks  Thanks to all for the replies. Her breathing last night was a little labored and this am she had an actual coughing spell so I made an appt with a new doc.
They said there is no test for kc but I swear I read here somewhere they can be tested for it??
I am so mad and upset about this. It really makes me sad this is a common reaction with the nasal and yet they still administer & neglect to mention it's potential effects. |
Don't be that upset about this; i.e. thinking you've been duped by the veterinarian, etc... There are many strains of bordetella, and the vaccinations only cover a handful. Bordetella is basicly the "common cold" for dogs. The very young, and the very old tend to be more symptomatic, as their immune systems are not as strong as dogs in their prime. There's no reason to change veterinarians over this, if that's what you're doing.
That being said, when we've had KC run through our household, I only have one dog that really goes into coughing fits, and I've used both Rx torbutol or Robutussin for her, but only after checking with my vet.
Labored breathing is not usually a symptom that I'm familiar with, unless the pup is really run down or seriously congested. Have the veterinarian do a full physical on your puppy. Sometimes coughing is a symptom of other problems, so getting her into the veterinarian, especially if her breathing is labored is a good idea.
Don't panic, just make sure you're giving her the proper care.