When a dog coughs, various factors could cause it, from minor to severe. From environmental factors to more serious issues such as heart disease or kennel cough, it is important to understand why your ...

Not all heart murmurs in dogs indicate a serious problem. Some are completely harmless or benign. Credit: Braastad family photo So, your veterinarian tells you during a wellness exam that your dog has ...

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 ...

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 ...

Some canines are developing a cough that doesn't appear to go away. A mysterious respiratory illness among dogs appears to be spreading with cases being reported in two more states. This week, Nevada ...

It’s 8 a.m., a Monday morning like any other here at our veterinary hospital. Our client service representatives are unlocking the front doors and setting up our exam rooms. The technicians are ...

Dogs in parts of North America have been catching what’s being called a “mysterious respiratory illness.” According to many terrifying reports, veterinarians have been unable to identify the cause and ...

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 ...

You know the call. The one from the owner who is equal parts worried and frustrated, and it usually starts with, “But he was vaccinated for kennel cough! How could this happen?” And right there, ...

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 persistent cough is no one’s idea of a good time. And if it’s your dog who’s keeping you (both) up at night with endless ...