Tag: Bordetella
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Kennel Cough Symptoms and Treatment: What Dog Owners Need This Summer
Understanding Kennel Cough: Why Summer Outbreaks Happen Kennel cough, or canine infectious tracheobronchitis, is a respiratory illness that spreads quickly in places where dogs gather—daycares, kennels, grooming salons, and dog parks. Summer can intensify transmission as more dogs socialize and spend time indoors in close contact during hot weather. Outbreaks often come in waves, making…
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Kennel Cough Symptoms and Treatment: What Dog Owners Need to Know This Summer
Understanding Kennel Cough: What It Is and Why It Spreads Kennel cough, also known as canine infectious respiratory disease complex (CIRDC), is a highly contagious illness that affects dogs of all ages. It’s caused by a mix of bacteria and viruses, most commonly Bordetella bronchiseptica, along with canine adenovirus, parainfluenza, and other pathogens. Summer can…