Modern thought often places fruits and vegetables at odds with each other. A food can belong to one but not both. Botanically speaking, a fruit develops from the wall of a plant's ovary and encases the seeds, so back in 1893, John Nix was right: Botanists consider tomatoes a fruit, not a vegetable.
and cough in dogs are more commonly the result of a complex of infectious agents including. viruses rather than a single bacterial species. Clearly, Bordetella species can cause symptoms of upper respiratory infection in dogs, and. bordetella species are considered the single most important causal agent for CIRD.
The most common causes of canine upper respiratory tract infections are bacteria and viruses. These pathogens are highly contagious, especially when dogs get together in high-density situations such as pet stores and animal shelters, and even more so when those areas are not kept clean.pper Respiratory Tract Infections in Dogs Q&A Challenge. A dog with an upper respiratory infection can be easily treated if the disorder is diagnosed sooner than later. True or False. True: The earlier an upper respiratory infection can be diagnosed & treated, the easier and less severe the infection will become.