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Old 07-19-2007, 06:18 PM   #2
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Sore Throat (Pharyngitis) and Tonsillitis.

These two conditions have a common cause and thus often occur together. In fact, sore throats usually do not occur in dogs as isolated infections, the way they do in people. Most sore throats are associated with infections in the mouth, sinuses or respiratory tract. They can also occur with systemic diseases such as parvovirus, distemper, herpesvirus and pseudorabies.
The group A streptococcal sore throat (commonly known as strep throat) that occurs commonly in young children can produce mild or inapparent sore throat in dogs and cats, who may then harbor the bacteria in the respiratory tract. To eliminate the bacteria in households with recurrent strep throats, consider treating pets as well as family members.
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