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As temperatures begin to drop, many pet owners may observe an increase in their dogs becoming unwell with various illnesses and infections.

Whilst numerous of these ailments might display minor symptoms, they can sometimes lead to more severe health complications and even necessitate a trip to the vet.

One especially common virus during the colder months is 'kennel cough', which originates from several different bacteria and viruses.

Kennel cough typically refers to infectious bronchitis - a respiratory ailment in dogs that resembles chest infections in humans.

The illness can be highly contagious and may transmit quickly through airborne germs or via bacteria on shared food bowls and toys, reports the Mirror .

Generally, the virus presents no life-threatening danger,

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