Kennel Cough (Infectious Tracheobronchitis) Practice Flashcards

A set of vocabulary flashcards covering the etiology, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of Kennel cough based on lecture notes.

Infectious tracheobronchitis

The formal medical term for Kennel cough, characterized by a highly contagious respiratory disease.

Classic clinical sign of Kennel cough

An acute-onset non-productive cough that may end in a retch, typically following exposure to a large number of other animals.

CPIV

Canine parainfluenza virus, one of the viral etiologies of infectious tracheobronchitis.

CAV-2

Canine adenovirus 2, a virus involved in the multi-etiology of Kennel cough.

Bordetella bronchiseptica

A primary bacterial pathogen in Kennel cough that can be identified via bacterial culture or PCR from swabs or airway washes.

Diagnostic imaging findings

Thoracic radiography may show signs of pneumonia if the Kennel cough infection is severe.

Hydrocodone and Butorphanol

Cough suppressants used to manage a persistent dry cough in uncomplicated cases of Kennel cough.

Nebulization protocol for bronchopneumonia

Treatment using sterile saline optionally combined with antibiotics such as gentamicin.

Recovery timeframe for uncomplicated Kennel cough

Cases without secondary bronchopneumonia typically resolve within 7-10 days.

Vaccination options

Modified live combo for CPIV/CAV-2/CDV and/or an intranasal combo for B. bronchiseptica/CPIV to reduce infection rate and severity.

Quarantine

A necessary management step for hospitalized animals due to the highly contagious nature of the disease.

TTW and BAL

Transtracheal wash and bronchoalveolar lavage; procedures used to obtain samples for bacterial culture or PCR.