Kennel cough is highly contagious — spreading through airborne droplets and transmitted by direct interactions between dogs and shared contaminated items like food bowls or toys. Dogs often contract ...

Canine infectious respiratory disease complex is a highly contagious illness affecting the respiratory tract in dogs that is making media headlines lately. Several different types of bacteria and ...

Dogs experience anxiety just like we do. This is natural—life can be stressful! However, unlike people, dogs can’t verbally express their anxiety (nor can we explain to them what’s going on or how to ...

Coughing just sucks. Whether it’s a repetitive, dry barking cough or a deep, wet hacking, coughs are one of the worst symptoms of being sick. Unfortunately, antibiotics won't treat coughs themselves, ...

A number of home remedies, such as honey and saltwater, may help manage cough symptoms. If home remedies do not help, over-the-counter and prescription medications are available. It is important to ...

As winter deepens and pollution levels climb, cities often find themselves wrapped in a haze that doesn’t just cloud the ...

To treat a wet cough at home, a doctor may recommend steps to break up mucus, such as drinking plenty of fluids and using cough drops and honey. A wet cough is any cough that brings up phlegm. It’s ...