Guest RosieFT Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Rosie just spent 5 days at a kennel and when my OH picked her up (Monday afternoon) the owner gave him an information sheet on KC and said it was 'in the area',but quickly added that there were no dogs with it at her kennels. She asked us to call her if any symptoms developed, which they now have Anyway, i did a DOL search and read some old posts on KC, but was wondering how long they are infectious for and therefore, when/if they can be walked? I have a little seal, producing a little bit of vomit yummo. Her little triangle perky ears are not so perky tonight :-( . I just keep her warm and if she gets very bad some children's cough syrup based on weight? or is there a dog conversion? thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redarachnid Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Benadryl Adult cough syrup, adult dose. House arrest for minimum 14 days. No dogs to visit either. If pet owners visit your house, they should spray disinfectant on their hands and feet before entering their home. It's highly infectious. If you think your dog is very unwell, straight to the vet as there are some nasty strains about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RosieFT Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Thank you - i walked her today before any symptoms developed but thankfully due to the rain it was a short walk around the block and not a big run/walk around the sports oval everyone uses!! She is a 6kg fox terrier so wanted to just double check your thoughts on dose??? :-) thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redarachnid Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 If you're at all worried just give her a childrens' dose. It's quite hard to overdose them on it...they'd have to drink a fair amount. But start with the kids' dose so you're not worried about her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missymoo Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Aww poor pup, hope she gets better soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Please ring the kennels and let them know your dog has it, so they can keep an eye out for other dogs shoing signs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poocow Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Also if you do take your dog to the vet, leave it in the car and inform the reception that you have a dog with KC in the car and the vet will come out to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 I would suggest giving a child dose to a little dog- benadryl can make them quite drowsy -which is good - keeps them quiet ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly_Louise Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 I gave Active Manuka Honey and it worked a treat - plus no concerns about medications and dosage. I kept Sasha away from other dogs... I did take her for short walks just to give her a little bit of different environment and exercise - but I stayed away from parks or where other dogs are and walked her on quiet back streets. I did this for about a month or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redarachnid Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 I did take her for short walks just to give her a little bit of different environment and exercise - but I stayed away from parks or where other dogs are and walked her on quiet back streets. I would strongly advise against this. KC is a highly contagious airbourne virus so it doesn't matter if you walk in quiet back streets...you will still be contagious to other neighbourhood dogs. I wouldn't be happy if you were walking the back street/alley behind my yard. House arrest for 2 weeks minimum, preferably 3wks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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