Patricia Louis is a recent graduate of the University of Delaware Lerner College of Business and Economics. She has written for the Philadelphia Wings NLL team and worked in media relations for the ...

A persistent cough is no one’s idea of a good time. And if it’s your dog who’s keeping you (both) up at night with endless ...

A little coughing after drinking water isn't something to worry about if it only happens once in a while. Excited dogs will sometimes lap up some water into their trachea instead of the esophagus, and ...

Does your pet ever cough? When comparing dogs and cats, as with most things, a cough will have a very different meaning. For instance, cats rarely ever cough. Cat owners have to differentiate a true ...

Kennel cough, also called canine infectious respiratory disease (CIRD), spreads easily among dogs in kennels, dog parks, or social environments. Early detection ensures effective treatment and ...

Pet owners should be aware of the signs of a respiratory infection in dogs that may cause a 'hacking cough'. The highly contagious illness is not typically serious, but it can lead to pneumonia in ...