This viral infectious disease is very dangerous in that it is transmitted lightning fast. No wonder it is also called "nursery cough": even at an exhibition where a large concentration of animals in closed conditions, you can pick up an adenovirus.
Signs of adenovirus infection
The causative agent of type 1 adenovirus is usually localized in the upper respiratory tract of the pet, in the cells of the epithelium of the nose and larynx, because it is freely transmitted by airborne droplets.
Symptoms of adenovirus infection in dogs are manifested a couple of days after contact with the infected animal. There is a coughing in the dog and it starts to sneeze constantly, and the cough has a dry character. It may seem that the pet choked on something, and every time the cough gradually turns into a bronchial. From the nose begins to secrete mucus, later it dries up starts to clog the nasal passages. If the adenovirus infection in dogs has a severe course, the pet is inactive, vomiting with mucus or fever may begin.
Than to treat adenovirus infection?
Any veterinarian will tell you that the treatment of adenovirus infection in dogs should take place solely on the instructions of a specialist and under his supervision. In your power to provide the animal with a plentiful drink and a warm cozy bed.
But what to treat an adenovirus infection, the doctor will appoint, taking into account the general condition of the animal. As a rule, prescribe a course of antibiotics and immunomodulating drugs, in parallel prescribe antihistamines and antitoxic drugs. To treat the cough itself with adenovirus infection, dogs are prescribed either mucolytic or bronchodilating drugs. Discharge from the nose and eyes of the animal is removed with a solution with disinfectants. For the entire period of treatment immediately after the diagnosis of adenovirus infection in dogs, quarantine is necessary until complete recovery.