An analysis of CIRDC, dissecting the polymicrobial nature of the syndrome and outlining standards for diagnostic testing.

Pet owners should be aware of the signs of a respiratory infection in dogs that may cause a 'hacking cough'. The highly contagious illness is not typically serious, but it can lead to pneumonia in ...

Kennel cough, also called canine infectious respiratory disease (CIRD), spreads easily among dogs in kennels, dog parks, or social environments. Early detection ensures effective treatment and ...

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 ...

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 ...

As pet owners, we know how unsettling it can be when our dogs are under the weather. Respiratory illnesses in dogs can range from mild coughs to more serious conditions like pneumonia. Just like us, ...

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 ...

This week, the Coles County Animal Shelter announced they are not taking in any more animals. It's because too many dogs were exposed to kennel cough. But what is kennel cough, and what should dog ...