My dogs are coughing with nasal discharge. Is it kennel cough? When to see a vet?

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I have 3 small terrier's, a 6 year old & 9 month old twins. The female puppy started coughing 2-3 days ago, only a few times a day, especially if over excited or playing. After 24-36 hrs i noticed that the other puppy(male) has now started a smaller lighter cough & now the 6yr old. There is some discharge from the nose of the two poppies.. Could this be kennel cough? Also, I can see the vet on Wednesday, however should I wait that long or so they need to be seen as soon as possible? Pet's info: Dog | Rat Terrier | Female | spayed | 10 months and 1 day old | 6 lbs

Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

This sign could be compatible with an upper respiratory tract inflammation/infection (inflammatory, allergic, infective). Kennel cough infection could be definitively a possibility. A clinical examination at your local veterinarian is essential to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. Antibiotics may be needed. As long as they do not show any systemic sign (like inappetence, lethargy, hyperthermia) they can be seen on Wednesday. Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

My dogs are coughing with nasal discharge. Is it kennel cough? When to see a vet?

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