Kennel cough, or canine infectious respiratory disease complex (CIRDC), is a highly contagious illness that spreads quickly among dogs, particularly in group environments. While most healthy dogs ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A little coughing after drinking water isn't something to worry about if it only happens once in a while. Excited dogs will ...

A dog who is hacking away, or constantly making noises that make it sound like he’s choking on something, might have a case of kennel cough, or canine infectious tracheobronchitis. Although kennel ...

Pet owners should be aware of the signs of a respiratory infection in dogs that may cause a 'hacking cough'. The highly contagious illness is not typically serious, but it can lead to pneumonia in ...

Like humans, dogs can experience a noisy, dry cough caused by an irritated throat. However, persistent coughing paired with a fever, nasal or ocular discharge, or loss of voice may be symptoms of a ...

Kennel cough, also called canine infectious respiratory disease (CIRD), spreads easily among dogs in kennels, dog parks, or social environments. Early detection ensures effective treatment and ...

A mystery dog illness that spread across the U.S. last year and can lead to serious or fatal respiratory problems is still under investigation, but cases are starting to slow, experts say. The illness ...

As we soak up the last few days of summer before returning to our fall routines, many folks will be traveling and some may be boarding their pets. Pet owners need to be aware that this is a heightened ...

As pet owners, we know how unsettling it can be when our dogs are under the weather. Respiratory illnesses in dogs can range from mild coughs to more serious conditions like pneumonia. Just like us, ...

Editor’s note: Dr. Lee Pickett has retired, but Creators continues to distribute columns from her archive. This one is from 2021. Q: Our Yorkshire terrier Bentley has a dry, honking cough. His ...