{"id":1467,"date":"2021-09-15T21:01:00","date_gmt":"2021-09-16T01:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beverlyhillsvets.com\/blog\/?p=1467"},"modified":"2021-09-15T21:01:00","modified_gmt":"2021-09-16T01:01:00","slug":"kennel-cough-what-it-is-and-how-to-treat-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beverlyhillsvets.com\/blog\/kennel-cough-what-it-is-and-how-to-treat-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Kennel Cough: What It Is and How to Treat It"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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A dry, hacking cough that can sound as if your dog has something stuck in his or her throat is the hallmark symptom of an infectious disease known as kennel cough. Although rarely severe, it\u2019s important to recognize the symptoms and have your canine companion evaluated by a veterinarian right away if you suspect that he or she has kennel cough. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What is Kennel Cough?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Kennel cough is a highly contagious respiratory disease that causes a dog\u2019s trachea and bronchioles to become inflamed. Many different bacteria and viruses can cause kennel cough, the most common of which is Bordetella bronchiseptica<\/em>, which is why you\u2019ll hear the kennel cough vaccine referred to as the Bordetella vaccine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dogs of all ages are susceptible to kennel cough, but puppies younger than 6 months old and dogs with compromised immune systems are at higher risk of severe infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Does Kennel Cough Spread?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Healthy dogs can contract kennel cough by inhaling bacteria or virus particles from an infected dog. The virus also spreads when infected dogs cough or sneeze, share water and food bowls, or share toys. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Certain locations can increase your dog\u2019s chances of being exposed to the viruses and bacteria that cause kennel cough, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n