Kennel Cough Symptoms in Dogs: What to Watch For
Key Takeaways That strange honking cough in the middle of the night is enough to send any dog parent sitting up in bed. If your pup sounds like they have swallowed a squeaky toy or started mimicking a goose, you might be dealing with kennel cough. Despite its name, kennel cough is not limited to […]
Dog Coughing: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Key takeaways Figuring out why your dog is coughing is very important. Sometimes it is just dust or pollen and other times it could be something more serious. The sooner you understand the cause, the better you can help. Pay attention to the sound and timing of your dog’s cough. It can help you and […]
How to Treat Kennel Cough
One of the first and most important steps in treating pets with kennel cough is to isolate them from other non-symptomatic pets. Most dogs and cats with kennel cough recover completely within a few weeks with or without medical treatment. If your pet has a good appetite and is alert, but only suffers from a […]
What Is Kennel Cough?
Kennel cough in dogs and cats is a contagious upper respiratory infection caused by a combination of bacteria and viruses. This is known as infectious trachaeobronchitis. The syndrome most commonly occurs when pets are exposed to crowded, and/or poorly ventilated conditions found in many kennels and shelters. Other factors that may increase your pet’s susceptibility […]
Common Causes of Sneezing and Coughing in Cats
Respiratory symptoms are fairly common presentations in the small animal veterinary clinic. Symptoms may involve the upper or lower respiratory tract and include any combination of the following: eye and nasal discharge, sneezing, wheezing, coughing, or more rapid or difficulty breathing. The two most common presenting symptoms of respiratory tract disease in dogs and cats […]
Common Causes of Coughing in a Cat
Pets may cough for many reasons. Amongst the many causes include parasite or bacterial/viral infections, allergic inflammation of the airways or lungs, heart disease, as well as congenital anatomic problems of the airways including a hypoplastic or collapsing trachea. Exposure to dust, irritants and smoke may also lead to coughing in sensitive pets. While coughing […]