Canine Kennel Cough Symptoms & Treatments

Highly contagious but also preventable, kennel cough has a variety of causes. The most common cause is the parainfluenza virus working in conjunction with the bacteria known as Bordetella bronchiseptica. Dogs that congregate in large groups such as kennels, dog shows or dog shelters are prone to this ailment thus the name, kennel cough. One coughing dog can spread the virus to hundreds within a group. Dogs that are exposed to other respiratory factors such as second-hand smoke or fumes are known to be more susceptible to this disease.

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SIGNS & TREATMENTS FOR KENNEL COUGH