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kennel cough

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kennel cough
a highly contagious, acute respiratory disease of dogs, commonly consisting of laryngitis, tracheitis and bronchitis. It may be caused by any one or a combination of several viruses, bacteria and mycoplasmas. Canine parainfluenza virus, canine adenoviruses types 1 and 2, canine herpesvirus and Bordetella bronchiseptica are the most common infectious agents. Affected dogs usually have a harsh, dry cough, and occasionally fever, serous nasal discharge and lymphadenopathy. Particularly in puppies, more severe illness sometimes occurs. Called also canine infectious tracheobronchitis, rhinotracheitis.
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Another drawback is that, by keeping more than one dog in an enclosed space for long periods, you increase the chances of a highly contagious condition called kennel cough which can spread to any animal that comes in contact with the affected dog if proper treatment is not given.
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A Your vet will want to check her over to make sure it is not something lodged or an injury, though it does sound like kennel cough.
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Make sure his vaccinations are up to date, including the dreaded kennel cough, and maybe take some of his normal food in for the first few days.
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