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==Description==

==Description==

A highly contagious acute respiratory disease causing larngitis, tracheitis and bronchitis.

A highly contagious acute respiratory disease spread by close conatct causing larngitis, tracheitis, bronchitis and in some cases a rhinitis.

Multiple agents are implicated in the disease including[[Canine Adenovirus 2]],[[Canine Herpesvirus 1|Canine herpes virus]],[[Canine Parainfluenza - 2]],[[Canine Distemper Virus]], Mycoplasma and [[Bordetella bronchiseptica|''Bordetella bronchoseptica'']].   

Multiple agents are implicated in the disease including[[Canine Adenovirus 2]],[[Canine Herpesvirus 1|Canine herpes virus]],[[Canine Parainfluenza - 2]],[[Canine Distemper Virus]], Mycoplasma and [[Bordetella bronchiseptica|''Bordetella bronchoseptica'']].  Very common disease in dogs that are housed in groups.

==Signalment==

==Signalment==

Affects dogs of all ages. Most commonly occurs where groups of dogs of different ages mix.

Affects dogs of all ages.

==Diagnosis==

==Diagnosis==

==History and Clinical Signs==

==History and Clinical Signs==

Often a history of exposure to other dogs at either shows, kennels or in a hospital. Direct contact or aerosol spread are the most common routes of infection.  

Often a history of exposure to other dogs at either rehoming centers, bording kennels, in a hospital etc. Direct contact or aerosol spread are the most common routes of infection.  

Clinical signs develop 3-5 days after exposure. Signs are often mild and self limiting.  Afected dogs usually have a dry hacking cough, and sometimes serous nasal discharge, fever and lymphadenopathy.

Clinical signs develop 3-5 days after exposure. Signs are often mild and self limiting.  Afected dogs usually have a dry hacking cough which is likely to be exacerbated on exercise or excitement. Sometimes serous nasal discharge, fever and lymphadenopathy are present.

 

Systemic signsare likely to indicate the development of bronchopneumonia, signs include pyrexia, inappetance and depression. Systemic disease is more likely to occur in young or immunocompromised animals. This condition is usually a result of secondary infection with pasturella and streptococci bacteria.

Diagnosis is most often made on clinical signs and physical exam ruling out other causes of the cough.  

Diagnosis is most often made on clinical signs and physical exam ruling out other causes of the cough.