Kennel Cough does the rounds, and our hounds don’t do too well with this virus /bacteria when it does. It’s an upper respiratory infection. The condition is also known as tracheobronchitis and affects the lungs, windpipe and voice box. It is highly contagious.

Some of the signs can be, coughing up frothy liquid, coughing, high temperature, loss of appetite, dehydration, general unwell appearance, and standing with their neck extended and hanging low. 

The vet is your first port of call, do not wait. You will need antibiotics and rehydration. Acting quickly against this is the best option; the recovery is very good when caught in the early stages.

Again the thermometer is your best friend here. Oralade is great to have in the cupboard for rehydration, and coconut oils, honey, and some vets suggest a cough medicine to help soothe the throat if a cough appears. 

Above anything else, take your wolfhound to the vet, they don't do well with respiratory problems, and it needs to be caught quickly before infection takes hold in the lungs. It can convert to pneumonia very, very quickly.