PARAINFLUENZA
Canine parainfluenza virus is one of the most common causes of infectious tracheobronchitis -
also called "kennel cough" - an infection of the windpipe and its lower branches (the bronchi).
Two other important organisms causing kennel cough are canine adenovirus-2 and bordetella,
a bacterium.
Kennel cough is characterized by a dry, persistent cough which can last for weeks to several
months even with treatment. The disease is extremely contagious from dog-to-dog. It can lead
to pneumonia and death. The disease does not affect people or cats.
Vaccination of puppies should begin at six weeks-of-age and be repeated every two to four
weeks until 16 weeks-of-age. An annual booster vaccination should be given for life.
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