Summer socializing? What owners need to know about kennel cough

Meeting new furry friends in shared spaces promises wagging tails, zoomies, and all-around excitement.

But an outing alongside other dogs may also expose pets to an array of contagious respiratory infections commonly referred to as kennel cough.

Dr. Kathleen Aicher, an assistant professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, shares what owners on the go this s…