Kennel Cough

When I tell my friend Miko is down with Cough and Flu they are curious and ask how does it sound like? Its just sound they are coughing and the sneeze will be a loud “ka” sound after the cough. Kennel cough is very common for Dog. Miko got it from another puppy when she is in the on sales shelf. The cough may serve sometimes at night and reduces in the day or vice verse. Cough will appear 5 to 10 days after exposure to affected dogs. This disease is often harmless and dogs recover uneventfully in a week or so. Symptoms may last as long as 20 days. It is worthwhile to note that kennel cough may have potentially serious respiratory complications for very young and very old dogs. Patients with kennel cough usually act fine as far as activity levels, appetite, and general attitude.
Treatment for kennel cough is aimed at cough control. In some cases, antibiotics are necessary, but most often dogs will recover on their own in 5-20 days. The cough control is important because it reduces damage to the trachea. Your veterinarian will determine the most appropriate medication(s) for your pet.
I am glad she is well now after 8 days of medication.

Japan Japan Japan

Konichiwa! Yes I am back. Japan is an awesome place. Its one of the country that I dream to travel. Although I have learnt the language some years ago but have forgot most of it. During this trip, I tried to pick up some vocabulary again. The weather was so cOOling. At Hokkaido, it had reached -10 degree at some places. You will always think that you are wearing insufficient. I enjoyed the hot spring most. The external hot spring was best. Imagine this: the hot spring is at 40 degree and the snow is dropping down from the sky. The scenery is so gorgeous, foods are tasty and people are so considerate. Yes I Love Japan. People are saying Japan is an expensive place to travel, well I would say it is an affordable place. Some photos to share with you. (but of cos not those in hot spring :P)

Temple at Japan

Nice Scenery

Ice-cream that won't melt

First snow that I have seen

Let the Expert Do It!

Just before my trip to Japan, I had a new grooming assignment. My new customer; Ginger is a beautiful and big dog. Her owner was there to supervise the grooming section. She is really a dog lover; giving Ginger the best that she could. Before the grooming starts, Ginger was feed with banana. Their maid was instructed by the owner to be around to help out and to make Ginger at ease. I am glad to have an extra helper but also felt tense to have the owner supervising my work. Our fury friend will get a bit winy when they have someone familiar around. After understanding the owner’s requirement, she left the job to me. “Let the expert Do it” she said. Somehow it was not communicated properly. The standard SKC grooming style that I had groomed for Ginger (1/3 shaved at the ear) was not what the owner wanted. Lesson Learnt: “DO NOT ASSUME” It was a valuable lesson. I will try to ask more before every session.

Reporting from Japan

I am having my break 。Currently at Japan; Tokyo.　Its a nice and wonderful place. Will keep you update when I am back. Taken lots of photos and eaten lots of delicious food.Will be going Disneyland tomorrow. The weather is cooling. I believe you must be melting at Singapore. I miss Miko san. Hope she is doing well.