kennel cough

American  

[ken-l kawf, kof] / ˈkɛn l ˌkɔf, ˌkɒf /

noun

Veterinary Pathology.

1. a highly contagious but usually mild respiratory infection in dogs, characterized by a dry hacking or gagging cough and caused by a number of bacteria and viruses.

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Etymology

Origin of kennel cough

First recorded in 1955–60

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kennel cough

Like kennel cough, it is highly contagious among dogs and symptoms include coughing, sneezing, nasal or eye discharge and lethargy.

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 8, 2023

Rather, veterinarians make the determination when evaluating a dog who is suffering respiratory symptoms but tests negative on a panel of common diseases with similar symptoms, such as kennel cough.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 22, 2023

The symptoms are similar to kennel cough, an upper respiratory infection, but can last much longer and, in some cases, prove fatal, according to veterinarians.

From New York Times ● Nov. 21, 2023

Laboratories in at least four states are investigating a mysterious respiratory illness in dogs presenting similar symptoms to kennel cough, but they can last much longer, and in some cases prove fatal, according to veterinarians.

From New York Times ● Nov. 20, 2023

I had planned to attend a hike with the hare group, but the sanctuary had to cancel the event because of an earlier outbreak of kennel cough.

From Washington Post ● Oct. 28, 2021