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An Effective Home Remedy for Kennel Cough

Nov 17th, 2010 by Jemma Reynolds | 0

Do you hear your dog with a dry, hacking cough more and more often? I mean he’s coughing during exercise, when lying down, when his throat is pressed—all the time he’s coughing. Does he have runny eyes and nose? Is he sneezing and snorting more frequently than normal? If this is your dog, you need an effective home remedy for kennel cough you can use for him.

What is kennel cough exactly? If you are worried that this is a fatal canine sickness, then still your fears. This is a condition that deals with upper respiratory problems that your dog might be dealing with. It is easily treatable but you have to treat it as soon as possible so it will not escalate to more serious problems like pneumonia.

It is always better to use natural and holistic methods in curing your dog’s illnesses than to resort to medications. Chemicals and drugs can be very harmful to your dog’s internal organs, especially when they are consistently used time and time again. A good kennel cough treatment will not only target your dog’s kennel cough, it will act to improve his entire respiratory health as well.

Remember, before there were pharmaceutical companies around, sick dogs in the wild are said to instinctively take leaves and organic herbs that have healing properties. This is a better way to cure canine sicknesses. Check out pet care sites that recommend some of these herbal remedies for kennel cough. Chances are you’ll find a kennel cough treatment that will help cure your dog, and improve his general health as well.

Steam treatments, saunas and vaporizers are also excellent ways to help aid your dog’s respiratory health. You can create a sauna for your dog at home yourself too. Put the shower on with the heater in the highest setting. When the bathroom is sufficiently foggy and warm, bring your dog in and close the door behind you. Let him breathe the warm steam for 20 minutes to loosen phlegm in his bronchial tubes. It will help him breathe easier afterwards. Make sure you towel and dry him of thoroughly before bringing him outside.

You can prevent your dog from even developing kennel cough by keeping the house free from cold and dampness. If possible, have an air filter that will reduce airborne bacteria from harming your family and your dog’s health. Clean his toys, water bowl and food dish well to minimize germ exposure. Most of all, if there are any other sick animals in the house— make sure that they are cared for in a separate room. Many canine conditions, like kennel cough, are easily transmitted so isolate the sick pets until they are feeling better.

Now you have an excellent home remedy for kennel cough, share this information with your other pet owner friends who have the same predicament so their dogs get better soon enough. Not only does this make you a good friend—you’re dog will have healthy friends as well.

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