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Kennel cough (infectious tracheobronchitis)
A highly contagious respiratory infection, common after boarding, grooming or dog-park gatherings.
🔍 Related symptoms
Typical symptoms ranked by diagnostic value — tap for the full symptom page
✅ Home-care checklist
- ✓Use a harness instead of a collar to reduce tracheal irritation
- ✓Keep the environment humid and isolate from other dogs
- ✓Monitor appetite and energy
🏥 When to see a vet
- ⚠Coughing beyond 7 days
- ⚠Fever, poor appetite or rapid breathing (possible pneumonia)
🐾 Predisposed breeds
Can occur in any breed — no specific predisposition
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