Canine infectious tracheobronchitis, more commonly known as “kennel cough,” is a highly contagious respiratory disease complex. It refers to many infectious conditions in dogs that manifests as coughing, eye or nasal discharge, and occasionally bronchopneumonia. There are several bacterial and viral causes including Bordetella bronchiseptica, parainfluenza virus, canine influenza, and canine adenovirus 2.
Infection of the outer ear canal is the second most common reason for veterinary visits according to the Veterinary Pet Insurance company. This is a painful condition and dogs usually present for rubbing or scratching at their ear or head, head-shaking, and sometimes malodor. The ears can become red, have discharge, and the ear canal can become narrowed and thickened from chronic inflammation.
