Louisiana News Report: Know the difference between kennel cough and mysterious dog illness; how grooming spas are upping cleaning protocols

Know the difference between kennel cough and mysterious dog illness; how grooming spas are upping cleaning protocols

By Cali Hubbard, December 11, 2023

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) – An infectious respiratory disease among dogs has been reported in at least 16 states, not including Louisiana.

As more people look to board their dogs ahead of the holidays, veterinarians want people to know the difference between kennel cough and the mysterious dog illness.

“Kennel cough specifically is caused by another bacteria called Bordetella bronchiseptica, and then there are a lot of viruses that can cause the same type of symptoms,” said Dr. Nancy Welborn, an Associate Professor of Community Practice with the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine. “Symptoms starting out look very similar. The dogs are coughing.”

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