Do you know what a dog coughing sounds like? It's the first symptom in most dogs who've contracted the mystery illness spreading across the U.S. And veterinarians are warning that a dog cough can be ...

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - A potentially-deadly illness in dogs has been spreading across many states. Kennel cough can last for weeks and may not be responsive to antibiotics. “Kennel cough is ...

About two weeks ago, my 14-year-old Retriever X developed a persistent hacking cough. I took him in to see my local vet and they ran bloodwork and took chest x-rays. They determined he had a type of ...

If you have a social dog or one that you board often, you may be familiar with kennel cough, a contagious canine respiratory disease. Fortunately, there are ways to keep your pooch protected with ...

A mystery dog illness that spread across the U.S. last year and can lead to serious or fatal respiratory problems is still under investigation, but cases are starting to slow, experts say. The illness ...

A little coughing after drinking water isn't something to worry about if it only happens once in a while. Excited dogs will sometimes lap up some water into their trachea instead of the esophagus, and ...

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A Wichita area pet resort closed for a day this week, taking a precautionary step following “an extreme number of dogs” that stayed there over the Memorial Day weekend. The ...

As we soak up the last few days of summer before returning to our fall routines, many folks will be traveling and some may be boarding their pets. Pet owners need to be aware that this is a heightened ...

MISSOULA, Mont. — Hey there, I’m Dr. Smith. Today we’re talking about kennel cough in dogs, which isn’t much different from the common cold in humans. Kennel cough is a highly contagious respiratory ...

If you've been wondering what to do if your dog coughs like there's something stuck in their throat, you're not alone. It's a common behavior in dogs. Just like with humans, coughing in dogs is normal ...

Editor’s note: Dr. Lee Pickett has retired, but Creators continues to distribute columns from her archive. This one is from 2021. Q: Our Yorkshire terrier Bentley has a dry, honking cough. His ...