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Uncomplicated cases are often self limiting and will resolve with or without treatment.  

Uncomplicated cases are often self limiting and will resolve with or without treatment.  

Antibiotic treatment is indicated if the animal is showing signs of systemic illness or if there is bronchopneumonia present. Where culture and sensitivity has been undertaken an appropriate antibiotic should be chosen on these results otherwise [[Tetracyclines| doxycycline]], [[Macrolides and Lincosamides|erythromycin]], [[Chloramphenicol|chloramphenicol]] or a [[Potentiated-Sulphonamides| potentiated sulphonamide]] are good choices.  

Antibiotic treatment is indicated if the animal is showing signs of systemic illness or if there is bronchopneumonia present. Where culture and sensitivity has been undertaken an appropriate antibiotic should be chosen on these results otherwise [[Tetracyclines| doxycycline]], [[Macrolides and Lincosamides|erythromycin]], [[Chloramphenicol|chloramphenicol]] or a [[Potentiated-Sulphonamides| potentiated sulphonamide]] are good choices.  

Antitussives and bronchodilators may be used to alleviate severe coughing. Nebulization can also be useful to help loosen bronchial and tracheal secretions.

Antitussives and bronchodilators may be used to alleviate severe coughing. Nebulization can also be useful to help loosen bronchial and tracheal secretions.

In patients with severe disease further supportive care including [[Fluid Therapy |fluids]] and enteral feeding wil be required.

In patients with severe disease further supportive care including [[Fluid Therapy |fluids]] and enteral feeding wil be required.

[[Anti-Inflammatory Drugs|Anti-inflammatories]] may help relieve some of the clinical signs however there use is contra-indicated in immunocompromised animals.

[[Anti-Inflammatory Drugs|Anti-inflammatories]] may help relieve some of the clinical signs however there use is contra-indicated in immunocompromised animals.