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Kennel Cough Prominent in the St. Louis Area
Once an infected dog is treated symptoms usually go away in about 10 days, according to a local veterinarian. Has your pet had this?
Local veterinarians have said kennel cough is becoming an issue in the St. Louis area.
Dr. Abby Whiting, a local veterinarian, spoke with KSDK and said usually animal hospitals see three cases of kennel cough in a week span, but lately hospitals are reporting seeing as many as 10 cases in a day.
Symptoms are a dry, hacking or honking cough and do not show up until 3-5 days after the dog is infected, according to Whiting, who also said pets that go untreated can develop pneumonia.
To learn how to protect your pet from the infection, click here.
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