Question: is kennel cough an upper respiratory infection?
Answer: What is Kennel Cough? Kennel Cough (or Canine Cough) is an upper respiratory infection caused by both a bacteria and a virus. It is also known as Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex (CIRDC) and Canine Infectious Tracheobronchitis as it affects the dog's lungs, windpipe and voice box.