i have had my 3 yr old boston terrier for about a week. he is a rescue from a puppy mill. we are very pleased with the progress that he has made in this little time.
my question is that just yesterday he started coughing. it more sounds like he is clearing his throat like he has a fur ball or something. i do plan on taking him to the vet. i figured i would post a question on here before i can take him tomorrow.
this is my second boston terrier (BT 4 Life) so i am aware of the reverse sneezing thing that they do that sounds like wheezing. could it be kennel cough even though we have had him for a week and he hasn't shown anything til now?
thanks to everyone who answered. hopefully the vet will get to the bottom of Reggie's cough and prescribe him some antibiotics. i will also keep him away from other dogs too. =)
You did a super thing in rescuing puppy from a puppy mill however you must be aware they never inoculate their dogs and that many dog ailments run rampant in the conditions they live in.You have kennel cough and if it sound like your dog is clearing his throat and the next stage is actually coughing that is a definitive answer as l see a lot of these cases.You are doing the right thing by taking to the vet as he will put him on a course of tablets and injection to cure him BUT you will have to keep any other dogs away from him as it is an air borne virus and very very contagious and l should know as have had it myself despite being inoculated dogs will get a light dose.When you see your vet ask when can your dog have his parvo////distemper////kennel cough shots and these mist be done when he is well assuming he has not got these diseases already…..sorry to scare you but puppy mills and backyard breeders NEVER inoculate their dogs so the animal you have there has not had any shots at all.At least you have rescued the dog and full marks for that so if anyone on this site has a go at you for going there just ignore them and carry on doing the right thing.Hope you enjoy your Boston they are nice breed.
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kennel cough. keep other animals away from your rescue.
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Ya, he's probably just a little flehmmy. Give a little benedryl and that'll clear it up.
But…. since he is a rescue, have a vet check it out to make sure that it's not something more serious.
Our BT will get like this when we have bad Santa Ana winds and even my allergies go crazy!
… and congrat's on your rescue!! BT's are the best dogs in the world! Super smart and will keep you laughing!
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sounds like kennal cough which your vet will treat tomorrow and vaccinate against furthur outbreaks. dont worry its fairly common and your vet will sort it out. congrats and good luck on your new companion
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It could be kennel cough or as simple as a reverse sneeze.
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While it could be something medical, like kennel cough, it may also just be the way a Boston clears their throat. I’ve had Bostons for many years, and they will often do a “reverse sneeze”. It usually only lasts a few seconds, but if it is longer, you can block their nostrils, forcing them to breathe through their mouth, and it will clear it up.
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Coming from a puppy mill, there is no telling what that little guy was exposed to. Millers don’t vaccinate and he could have kennel cough. Respiratory disease runs rampant in those places. It is treatable. Be sure to mention his puppy mill roots to your vet. Best of luck and let us know how he’s doing.
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You did a super thing in rescuing puppy from a puppy mill however you must be aware they never inoculate their dogs and that many dog ailments run rampant in the conditions they live in.You have kennel cough and if it sound like your dog is clearing his throat and the next stage is actually coughing that is a definitive answer as l see a lot of these cases.You are doing the right thing by taking to the vet as he will put him on a course of tablets and injection to cure him BUT you will have to keep any other dogs away from him as it is an air borne virus and very very contagious and l should know as have had it myself despite being inoculated dogs will get a light dose.When you see your vet ask when can your dog have his parvo////distemper////kennel cough shots and these mist be done when he is well assuming he has not got these diseases already…..sorry to scare you but puppy mills and backyard breeders NEVER inoculate their dogs so the animal you have there has not had any shots at all.At least you have rescued the dog and full marks for that so if anyone on this site has a go at you for going there just ignore them and carry on doing the right thing.Hope you enjoy your Boston they are nice breed.
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