it starts as simple as a cold but mismanagement of this all too common infection can lead to severe illness, chronic problems, and even fatal pneumonia. Learn how to recognize the symptoms, control the disease, and prevent the future outbreaks of Canine Kennel Cough with these articles and tip sheets.
Resources and Articles
From the Magazine
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March 1, 2005
Learning to Cope With Big Bad Bugs
Vaccine study finds coughing increases with longer kennel stays. Disease study finds shelters aren't the root source of viruses'but certainly help them along.
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January 1, 1997
Canine Kennel Cough Fact Sheet
The basic facts about canine kennel cough, a highly contagious upper respiratory disease of dogs.
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January 1, 1997
Controlling Upper Respiratory Infections in Your Shelter
You will never totally clear your sheltering facility of feline URI and canine kennel cough, those ever-present diseases that affect millions of companion animals every year, but you can minimize their effect with the right approach.
Policies
Programs
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May 7, 2012
American Humane Assocation Operational Guide - Sanitation and Disease Control
This guide outlines an animal healthcare program for shelters, including design considerations, cleaning materials, animal handling, preventive medicine and planning. It also includes a glossary of terms.
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March 2, 2007
UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program
The shelter medicine program at the University of California, Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine has a wealth of information on disease control in the shelter.
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