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The clinical signs typically persist for 2-3 days to 2-3 weeks.

The clinical signs typically persist for 2-3 days to 2-3 weeks.

Systemic signs are likely to indicate the development of[[Lungs Inflammatory - Pathology#Bronchopneumonia|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.

Systemic signs are likely to indicate the development of [[Lungs Inflammatory - Pathology#Bronchopneumonia|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 [[Category:Pasteurella and Mannheimia species|pasturella species]] and [[Category:Streptococcus species| streptococci bacteria]].

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

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

==Laboratory Tests==

==Laboratory Tests==

Haematology and Biochemistry will help to look for an underlying cause of disease in immunocomprommised animals. Additionally they may show signs of infection including a neutrophilia sometimes with a left shft.

[[Canine Haematology - WikiNormals|Haematology]] and [[Canine Biochemistry - WikiNormals|Biochemistry]] will help to look for an underlying cause of disease in immunocomprommised animals. Additionally they may show signs of infection including a neutrophilia sometimes with a left shft.

==Radiography==

==Radiography==

Thoracic radiography and ultrasound are often unremarkable however may help to rule out other causes of the cough.

Thoracic radiography and ultrasound are often unremarkable however may help to rule out other causes of the cough.