Tails of a Koff

Wow! Its been awhile since the Canine Bark team attended to my blog, so I have decided to take matters into my own paws!

Its been a busy few weeks since Westminster and the surprise win of fellow Spaniel, Stumpy! (GO spaniels!!)

Where to begin....well, Ella Bean and I have been toughing out the end of the chilly winter season and yesterday we got our first REAL snow. It was deeper then Ella is tall, so she stayed inside while Mom let me romp and roll in our yard.

My powdery adventure was cut short however, as I recently contracted the dreaded Kennel Cough (doggie pneumonia, or Bordatella!). Being the lame-o that she is, Mom said I was a sickie and needed to stay warm. Grrr. I was having a fantastic time!!

As for me, I am doing awesome, in spite of this cough. Contrary to what your vet might tell your humans, Kennel Cough or Bordatella is much like a human cold or walking pneumonia. Its highly contagious, but rarely life threatening and it basically needs to run its course.

Mom believes I contracted the cough from an adorable little friend who had received the intranasal Bordatella vaccine the day before we played together. When a pooch is vaccinated, the critter actually sheds LIVE disease! Those unfortunate enough to come in close contact can contract disease from a recently vaccinated pup.

I am going through a bit of detox right now, since having switched from a pre-made raw feed formula to Prey Model feeding. Although detox is a state which promotes healing, it can leave the immune system a little weakened. I have been sleeping more then usual (nappies rule!) and Mom keeps cleaning gunkies from my eyes. These are all normal detox symptoms. Downside is, being exposed to my lil' pal right after a vaccine did me in and I am coughing like a cat with hairballs!!!

Our pal Shadrach's mom, Dr. Kim, a naturopathic vet reccomended we try Ambertech's Kennel Koff to help me through the coughing fits. Unlike conventional medications which suppress symptoms (driving them deeper into the system, further weakening the vital force), Kennel Koff contains a natural anti-microbial, natural anti-inflammatory and natural tonic to support the respiratory system, circulatory system and immune system.

Kennel Koff has helped my fever get back down to normal and its helping me cough a little less, so I can make sure to get plenty of rest. My normally insatiable appetite has been a little off, but that's normal too! My system is using all its energy to heal. Exerting energy to digest meaties isn't the top priority when a body is healing (which is a total bummer, because I really LOVE my meat!!) Mom is making sure I have plenty of access to fresh water to stay hydrated and as I start to feel better, I know my appetite will come back!!

More later...I have plenty more to fill in on the details of natural healing from an illness like Kennel Cough, the dangers of vaccines and natural healing in general!

Bark at ya later!

Louis