On the 07th of May Trinity went in to Doc’s office for a lung wash. Samples were sent to the lab for a cytologic examination and a culture and sensitivity.

Today I got the results.

The cytology showed nothing abnormal, but there are bacteria.

Now this is where I am floored.

The culture came back showing growth of Bordatella bronchiseptica. That’s right, Trinity has contracted kennel cough. Don’t ask me, I don’t know.


This bacteria is very resistant, but Doc just gave me some Trimethoprim/Sulfa to treat him with.

So hopefully this will finish clearing the infection and hopefully none of you will ever see this infection in any of your reptiles.