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What is the classic sign of kennel cough in dogs?

A frequent, honking cough that comes on suddenly.

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  1. A high-pitched whistle
  2. A frequent, honking cough ✔
  3. Only sneezing

Why: Kennel cough, also called canine infectious respiratory disease complex, often sounds like a honking cough. It spreads easily between dogs in close contact.

Huh, didn't know that: Some dogs with it do not cough at all.

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Answer: A frequent, honking cough. Kennel cough, also called canine infectious respiratory disease complex, often sounds like a honking cough. It spreads easily between dogs in close contact.

  1. AVMA, Canine infectious respiratory disease complex (kennel cough) www.avma.org/resources-tools/pet-owners/petcare/canine-infectious-respiratory-disease-complex-kennel-cough
    frequent, honking cough
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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