Canine Parainfluenza Virus:
Canine Parainfluenza Virus:
One of the causes of kennel cough, this respiratory disease is caused by a parainfluenza virus. Characteristics of kennel cough are a hacking cough, discharge from the nose, and occasional fever. While the parainfluenza virus on its own produces mild symptoms, especially a cough, it frequently presents as a co-infection with other kennel cough agents.
One of the causes of kennel cough, this respiratory disease is caused by a parainfluenza virus. Characteristics of kennel cough are a hacking cough, discharge from the nose, and occasional fever. While the parainfluenza virus on its own produces mild symptoms, especially a cough, it frequently presents as a co-infection with other kennel cough agents.
The above description is provided by the CVMA (Canadian Veterinary Medical Association)
