My dog's daycare has kennel cough. Is it safe for them to go?

Poor Rosie! Tracheobronchitis can be contagious to other dogs. She may be contagious for a few weeks as there are multiple organisms that can cause it and they can persist for varying periods of time. Your veterinarian may have more specific recommendations or the dog daycare may want her to be rechecked prior to her going back.

I would not take in any more dogs unless you can keep them isolated in a separate airspace (an unconnected building). It is recommended dogs are not admitted to kennels, training groups etc unless vaccinated against kennel cough and this should be done at least a week beforehand in order to ensure they have a chance to develop immunity. As dogs can shed kennel cough for up to 3-4weeks all dogs being discharged and all future customers for the next month should be advised of the recent outbreak. It is of little concern in healthy dogs but can be very serious in puppies and older dogs and owners should be allowed to make an informed decision about the risk

This is a really good question, with no perfect answer. With the giardia she is technically still considered to be potentially shedding eggs until she has a negative fecal exam. With the kennel cough, depending on which virus is causing it she can still be shedding virus up to 3 weeks even though she may be symptom free. I hope this helps answer your question. Thanks for using Pet Coach.

Thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach with your question about Huck. The bacterial can survive for up to 48 hours on surfaces. Make sure at least that amount of time has passed, and the area has been disinfected before bringing your dog in. I would also get Huck his kennel cough vaccine, and do not allow him contact with this dog. I hope this helps!

No, it's not overdoing it. The virus particles can remain viable in the air for up to two weeks. You should not walk those dogs until they are completely cured from kennel cough. Advise your other clients to have their dogs vaccinated against kennel cough.

There are a few reports of Bordetella bacteria affecting severely immunocompromised people, but the other viruses cannot affect people. I typically recommend moderate exercise restriction until the cough improves. The virus and bacteria are not very hardy in the environment, and direct contact is necessary for spread. Routine cleaning should be fine.

It sounds like Hazel has kennel cough. Yes, you should get her to your vet for an exam. It is very common for dogs to catch this at daycare, boarding facilities, grooming parlors, dog parks. Basically anywhere there are lots of dogs together in a restricted space. https://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=600 Hope this helps. Best wishes.