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Kennel Cough is important to take seriously. Kennel cough also known as Tracheobronchitis. Is one of the most contagious and difficult illness in dogs. Kennel cough in simple terms means cough caused due to inflammation of the upper respiratory system.

Tracheobronchitis is named kennel cough as this cough is highly contagious and can spread easily among dogs sharing the same kennel.

Kennel cough can be caused by viral as well as bacterial infections .Viral infection like canine adenovirus canine distemper canine para influenza virus or canine respiratory coronavirus.

Bacterial infection like Bordetella bronchiseptica can be major causes for the spread of kennel cough.

Kennel cough being a viral and bacterial illness spread easily, if a dog is infected by kennel cough his sneeze as well as cough are carriers of the virus .This virus can be spread through air ,as well as any contact with contaminated surface or any direct contact with infected dog.

Any canine infected with kennel cough can spread this virus to other dogs that are in his close vicinity.

The virus takes 3 to 5days to spread in the victims body. Kennel cough can lead to Pneumonia .And pneumonia in dogs can be quiet dangerous.

Symptoms of kennel cough are seen only 3 to 5 days after being infected ,symptoms of the cough include callous and dry cough, sneezing, retching and snorting after exercise or snorting in response to light pressing of trachea.

In some cases dogs do come down with fever ,but not in all .Kennel cough lasts up to 10 to 20 days .During Kennel cough your canine can get a bit aggressive and short tempered too ,it is best to let the dog rest as much as possible to ensure speedy recovery.

Dogs who are infected with kennel cough are easily prone to pneumonia too, in this case extra care .