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Kennel cough is a highly
contagious disease which affects the respiratory system. It is
spread through sneezing, coughing and contact with infected
nasal secretions. It can be caused by bacterial, viral, or
other infections, and often involves several simultaneous
infections. Due to its highly contagious nature, dogs held in
close quarters, such as kennels or dog shows, are at a higher
risk for contracting it. Symptoms include a dry, harsh,
nonproductive, and persistent cough. Symptoms can last from
days to weeks, depending upon severity.
The Bordetella vaccinations
commonly used do not entirely prevent kennel cough. Instead,
the vaccinations tends to lessen the severity and shorten the
length of time infected dogs are sick. Dogs can be carriers of
the disease, without
showing any outward symptoms. Vaccination
is of the utmost importance for any dogs that will come into
contact with other strange dogs.
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