In recent weeks, claims about a mysterious respiratory illness sickening dogs across the country have spooked pet owners.
Dogs with what veterinarians have dubbed “atypical kennel cough” show more persistent and severe symptoms than those caused by run-of-the-mill kennel cough: a coldlike condition caused by a grab bag of viruses and bacteria.
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