Canine
cough is a highly contagious infectious disease of the upper
respiratory tract of the dog. Also termed infectious canine
tracheobronchitis,
this disease is caused primarily by Bordetella bronchiseptica,
canine parainfluenza virus, and type 2 canine adenovirus.
Like the common cold
in humans, the organisms that cause canine cough are spread
through
coughing and sneezing.
Your dog can catch the disease simply by being in close
proximity to an
infected dog. Training kennels, humane societies, pet shops,
boarding
kennels, dog shows, veterinary hospitals, grooming salons
or your local
park are just some of the places where your dog may come
in contact
with this debilitating disease.
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