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==Treatment==
 
==Treatment==
Uncomplicated cases are often self limiting and will resolve with or without treatment.  
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Uncomplicated cases are often self limiting and will resolve with a regime of strict rest for 7 days until coughing subsides.
 
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.  
  
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