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Dogs are susceptible to canine infectious tracheobronchitis, also known as\u00a0a kennel\u00a0cough\u00a0for the way it spreads. Boarding facilities, winter temps, stress, and inhaling smoke all increase the risk of developing kennel cough. A bacteria and a virus are responsible for the condition, often both at once. Prevent a kennel cough by quarantining potentially infected pets until you can get vet care. A kennel cough vaccine is also available; if your pet is very young or old, or has pre-existing conditions, consider having friends or family\u00a0pet sit.<\/p>\n
A goose-like, honking cough is the primary sign of a kennel cough. This noise differs from the \u201creverse sneeze\u201d common in some breeds, like Beagles. Sneezing, runny nose and eye discharge are secondary symptoms.<\/p>\n
Treat minor kennel cough with a humidifier or at-home steam treatment. If it persists after three weeks, visit your vet for some antibiotics and to confirm the diagnosis of a kennel cough. Pneumonia, tuberculosis and other serious respiratory conditions have similar symptoms.<\/p>\n
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