Early symptoms can resemble a common cold — cough, fever and a runny nose — but after a week or two, patients often develop aggressive cough attacks during which it's difficult to breathe.

Apart from lengthy and repeated bouts of coughing, symptoms include vomiting after coughing and a high-pitched sound when breathing in. It is among several illnesses that are on the rise compared ...

Also known as pertussis or "100-day-cough," it can lead to serious illness and even death. Infants, who may experience less obvious symptoms, are at the greatest risk from whooping cough.

Skin conditions in dogs are very common, so it's important to recognize the symptoms and understand the factors that cause them. Dr. Rebecca MacMillan, a vet with over 15 years of experience ...