Question 1

my dog has kennel cough is it contagious for me or my 2 children? my son is 11 & my daughter is 8........

Accepted Answer

No: No, ordinarily the bacteria that classically cause kennel cough do not affect humans.  However, there have been case reports of that bacteria affecting humans who are immuno-compromised.  As long as everyone in the household his relatively healthy, i'm afraid only your dog is going to be affected.  However, your dog can pass it to other dogs!  i hope your pup starts feeling better soon!

Question 2

if you have recurrent laryngeal nerve injury, how important is it to avoid exposure to cold/cough?  when are colds typically no longer contageous?

Accepted Answer

Doubt related: In general is not good to have a cold but i don't thing your recurrent laryngeal nerve has anything to do with it. If you have a cold you coul be contagious while still coughing usually until symptoms disappear.

Question 3

can humans pet owners catch kennel cough?

Accepted Answer

No: Kennel cough is a very contagious upper respiratory infection found in dogs & caused by canine parainfluenza virus & a bacteria called bordetella bronchispeptica.  It is not transmitted to humans.

Question 4

can you tell me how is kennel cough transmitted?

Accepted Answer

Kennel cough: Kennel cough is transmitted by aeorsol from coughing or there can be surface contamination.

Question 5

what are signs of rabies and kennel cough?

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Ask your vet: This question is best answered by your pet's vet.  We here at HealthTap are experts in human disease and behavior.

Question 6

would it be very likely for a human to get sick from a dog infected with "kennel cough"?

Accepted Answer

No: This comes from a dog specific organism and will not cause infection in humans.

Question 7

is a dry cough contagious?

Accepted Answer

Maybe, maybe not: A "dry" cough may be as innocuous as a result of post nasal drip or drug allergy (ie ace inhibitors)..But may also be as serious as tb.  A cxr and full work up should be performed.

Question 8

is post viral cough contagious?

Accepted Answer

Probably not...: A post-viral cough is usually due to bronchospasm and residual airway inflammation. Bronchodilator and steroid inhalers are prescribed to treat this so see your doctor for treatment. Since the viral infection is resolved, this is not contagious.

Question 9

is tracheitis contagious if you cough?

Accepted Answer

Contagious: Most respiratory infections if not all are contagious through spread of respiratory droplets expelled by cough.

Question 10

how long is whopping cough contagious?

Accepted Answer

It is accepted: It is accepted that one can return to contact with other individuals after completing 5 days of antibiotics when treating whooping cough.  All the best.

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