kennel cough
Dog respiratory infection
Kennel cough is a highly contagious respiratory infection in dogs, causing a persistent, harsh cough that sounds like honking or gagging.
The name comes from its rapid spread in places where dogs congregate—kennels, shelters, dog parks.
Usually mild and self-limiting, though it can progress to pneumonia in puppies or older dogs: The vet said it's just kennel cough—he'll be fine in a week or two.
- hackShortcut or breach
- dry heavingGagging without expelling anything
- barkSharp canine vocalization
- contagiousTransmissible between people
- infectious diseasePathogen-caused transmissible ailment
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kennel coughclean bill of health
Official statement of soundness
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