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.
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection in Dogs. Upper respiratory tract infections in the dog are most commonly due to bacteria and viruses. Until recently most clinicians assumed that dogs with acute onset nasal discharge, conjunctivitis, sneeze and cough had âkennel coughâ caused by Bordetella bronchiseptica.
1 Dogs with a hoarse bark and a fever may have an upper respiratory infection. 2  In the case of many bacterial infections, a look down your dog's throat may reveal a thick coating on the tongue or back of the throat, ranging in color from white to yellowish or green.o investigate further, try taking a look down your dog's throat. Get a flashlight or take your dog to a spot with very good light. If you can, get someone else to help out. Begin by petting your dog the way you normally would.