is it okay to hunt a dog with kennel cough?

HHdfw- they need the weekend off to allow them to kick this very contagious bug. Once the dogs start working and begin the "panting" to try to cool themselves, they will irritate the trachea and lining of the upper respiratory tract. Thus, the coughing will increase, then they will not be hunting - just running, then the coughing gets worse, then the cycle begins. Besides the fact that it is contagious as all get out, they need to be rested to heal.

Benadryl is a very good drug that I carry with me at all times, but it is not a antibiotic. It is a antihystamine and works well for allergic reactions or insect/venom stings. However, it does have some benefit this time of the year due to all the pollen. Just like humans, dogs will have bad days where the pollen of the spring trees and shrubs gets the best of them.

Most vets administer antibiotics, but it needs to be confirmed to know which one to administer. Cephlexin is a good one and a normal dog in the 35-45lb range gets 250mg twice a day.

I ain't no vet, but I did sleep at a Holiday Inn last night! LOL - I hope this helps somewhat, but if you have any questions, call the vet!