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Dog with Cough
Kennel Cough in Dogs:

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Kennel Cough, also referred to as Bordetella (Bordetellosis) or Tracheobronchitis, is among the more typical Upper Respiratory issues that may affect your Dog. This common issue is highly contagious and is known to affect a high percentage of dogs throughout the world. Boarding would then be an easy place to contract the illness. Causative agents or contributors to this common upper respiratory issue may include parainfluenza, Bordetella bronchiseptica, and mycoplasma. Canine adenovirus, reovirus and the canine herpes virus can also play a role in the problem. Usually, more than one of these are contributors.
 
SYMPTOMS
Initial symptoms include a hacking, dry cough, with a retching action. Often, the sound exhibited may resemble that of 'honking'; and, a nasal discharge that is quite watery, rather than heavy, is apparent. Advanced cases may lead to lethargic or lazy behavior, fever, lack of appetite, and pneumonia. Ultimately, death is a possibility.
 
TYPICAL OPTIONS
No matter the type of respiratory illness affecting your pet, whether Flu, Kennel Cough, or even Pneumonia, it is likely there will be times when you'll need more help than your vet can provide. Antibiotics will be the typical answer provided there, which may or may not resolve the problem as a great deal of these problems are viral in nature and don't respond to antibiotic treatment.

PLEASE NOTE: When your dog has been treated with prescription antibiotics, there is always a possibility that a Systemic Yeast Infection may develop. This is because antibiotics kill not only the BAD bacteria they were prescribed for, but they also damage the GOOD intestinal Flora that protects the body from invading pathogens, and provides the basis for a pet's primary immune system. 

Also, if you haven't had luck with your veterinary treatment, don't be alarmed. There are many strains of bacteria that have developed immunities to typical antibiotics over the years such as pseudomonas, like in this story from Dr. Kitty Kenyon.

Many veterinarians are now using our NZYMES Ox-E-Drops as a safe alternative to help with many of these strains.

ALTERNATIVE
If you're currently struggling with Kennel cough with your dog, it may be safe to assume you have already attempted to address the problem through traditional veterinary care. We have dealt with many such cases in which the best of efforts have come up short. NZYMES Ox-E-Drops can be a very useful tool in the battle against this and other respiratory ailments. For more, please move on the the TAB - How Can NZYMES Help?


Help for Respiratory issues  

Kennel Cough, Pneumonia, or Bronchitis are conditions that must be dealt with from multiple angles. Not only that, but if there is a virus in the causative factors, this product can be just as effective as it is with bacteria. The Ox-E-Drops, used internally (from addition to the diet), and used in a vaporizer, attacking the problem directly within the lungs, bronchial and respiratory linings, can be surprizingly effective in dealing with the causative organisms. Most dogs begin to show improvement within 2-4 days.
 
Just obtain either size of Ox-E-Drops and follow the directions outlined on the INSTRUCTIONS TAB. Should you need to consult with us on the matter, just call at your convenience, Monday through Friday.
 
Since there is a wide multitude of uses, family wide, for our Ox-E-Drops, we tend to recommend the larger REFILL bottle.  This 8oz bottle is our best value, with a price of $54.00.
 
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Abby
Breed: Chihuahua
Age: 2 yrs
Problems: Kennel Cough, Difficulty breathing, Pneumonia
Read Story

Baby H.
Breed: Chihuahua
Age: 2 yrs
Problems: Kennel Cough, Cold, Dog Flu
Read Story

EZ
Breed: Bearded collie
Problems: Chronic Cough
Read Story

Penny
Breed: Vizsla
Age: 2 yrs
Problems: Kennel Cough, Blood in Sinuses, Pneumonia, Bacterial or Fungal Infection
Read Story

Sadie H.
Breed: Chihuahua
Age: 4 yrs
Problems: Kennel cough, cold, dog flu
Read Story

Timmy, Amie
Breed: Mixed Breed
Age: 1 yrs
Problems: Kennel Cough
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Winston
Breed: Boxer
Age: 1 yrs
Problems: Kennel Cough, Pneumonia
Read Story

Using Ox-E-Drops with Respiratory issues - 
Kennel Cough, Pneumonia, Bronchitis, etc.

INTERNAL USAGE
Add the drops to the diet, initially 3 times per day; revert to 2 times per day a week or two after wellness is achieved.  Using a teaspoon of water (or 4-5 cc's in a small syringe), add 1 drop per 20 lbs. of body weight (2 drop minimum) to the water; add this water to the dogs food, or deliver directly to the mouth.
 
DELIVERING TO THE RESPIRATORY AREAS
VAPORIZER:  Mix 40 to 80 drops of Ox-E-Drops Concentrate with one (1) gallon of water in a gallon vaporizer. NOTE: Severe cases of may warrant the use of the full 80 drops, or even as much as a tablespoon when mixed with 1 gallon of water.
USING A NEBULIZER: Mix 7-8 DROPS of Ox-E-Drops Concentrate with each OUNCE of water that will be used in the nebulizer reservoir (reservoirs usually hold 2 ounces). NOTE: You can increase this slightly for more resistant cases (use 10 drops per oz.).
 
Directions for Pets: Place the pet in a SMALL enclosed area like a small bathroom or kennel along with the vaporizer. With a kennel, use a towel to tent the top to make sure the vapors are directed so the pet can breathe them (avoid hot steam near their nose or face). Allow the pet to breathe the vapors for 15-20 minutes of EACH HOUR for a period of 4-5 hours.  Repeat the procedure for 2-3 days.