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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 [[Category:Pasteurella and Mannheimia species| pasturella species]] and [[Category:Streptococcus species| streptococci bacteria]]. If widespread systemic signs are present infection wth canine distemper virus should be suspected.

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]] pasturella and [[Category:Streptococcus species| streptococci bacteria]] streptococci species. If widespread systemic signs are present infection wth canine distemper virus should be suspected.

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.