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 ...

Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a contagious respiratory illness, but it is preventable with a common vaccine. For many, it can start with symptoms similar to the common cold ...

Vaccines protect babies and children from potentially life-threatening diseases. Widespread childhood vaccination has reduced or eliminated deadly diseases like polio and smallpox. Vaccines currently ...

Canine influenza is usually a mild disease, resembling “kennel cough.” The course of infection of most canine influenzas is generally two to three weeks. A more severe form with pneumonia may occur, ...

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The increase in whooping cough cases since 1990 is attributable to a combination of causes, including a change in whooping cough vaccines and an increased awareness of the disease, as well as an ...

Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. Just like humans, as dogs age, it’s not uncommon for lumps, bumps and masses to appear on their body. While many of these lumps ...

Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. Embrace is the best pet insurance company for senior dogs in our evaluation of 10 companies. Pet owners with senior dogs have to ...

The odds are high you’ve had a cough before in your life, but each time can throw you for a loop. Even though you’ve been through this, it can be hard to know when to see a doctor for a cough ...