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There is no magic pill or cure, but there are many ways to treat and ease the symptoms. The goal is to support the body (immune system) while it is healing itself. Antibiotics are NOT indicated (although they are routinely prescribed and used) because this is a virus, not a bacteria. Antibiotic use is actually thought to slow the healing process. Kennel cough generally will be gone in two weeks time or less, with or without antibiotics (but probably faster without).

For boosting the immune system and fighting off infection:

Vitamins:

* 500 mg Vitamin C 3x/day (250 mg for tiny dogs) (If you already supplement with vitamin C, great! But this is in addition to the regular daily dose, and is spaced out during the day.)

Herbal tinctures:

* Echinacea (give a few drops, 3x/day, either directly into the mouth or on food)
* Goldenseal (same instructions as Echinacea)

Other:

* Colloidal Silver (Give just a drop or two, 3x/day. May be mixed with food or put into drinking water.)

For directly combatting the Kennel Cough virus:

Homeopathic Remedies:

* Bryonia (give 1-2 pellets/tablets 3x/day, allow no food for ten minutes before and after the dose. Most health food stores sell homeopathic remedies in the 6X or 6C potency, which is fine to use. If you have a choice of potencies, ask for 30C, which is a bit stronger. Homeopathy works when the correct remedy is matched to the correct symptoms, regardless of the potency of the remedy.)
* Drosera (same instructions)

For soothing throat irritation:

* Honey (about a teaspoon for a small-med dog, a tablespoon for a larger dog, 3x/day)
* Eliminate exposure to second hand smoke.
* Maintain humidity in the environment.

(Where I live if you can document that the dog was sick when you bought it, they have to give you your money back.)

Homeopathic remedies are very useful in treating Kennel Cough (Infectious Canine Tracheobronchitis) and homeopathic remedies can be safely given alongside the medicines prescribed by your vet.

The condition often develops following a visit to boarding kennels or to dog shows, etc.

The hom. remedy Bryonia 6c is usually the remedy of choice in mild cases if the cough is accentuated by any kind of movement.

Drosera 6c if the cough is dry, spasmodic and accompanied by retching and is particularly given if Bryonia isn`t helping after 2-3 days.

Ipecacuanha 6c is used for the more severe cases with breathing difficulties, wheezing and incessant coughing. The symptoms get worse in the open air and when accompanied by retching or bringing up mucus.

Each of these 3 remedies can/should be given 3-4 times daily for up to 7 days until improved.

Taper down or stop the remedy when you see a clear improvement.

Other hom. remedies may be indicated as well depending on the different presenting symptoms/modalities in each individual animal. There are at least 10 different hom. remedies for treating kennel cough.

I wouldn`t advise Colloidal Silver for people or animals. Please see the internet on possible side effects of colloidal silver.

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