Should my dog get the kennel cough vaccine? When is it recommended?

Yes, kennel cough is very common and spreads very easily. Pets who receive the vaccine may still get kennel cough (just like people can still get the flu even though they had the vaccine), but they tend to get less sick IF they end up getting the infection. I recommend to have Cooper vaccinated. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.

Yes, I would have Charley vaccinated as well. The kennel cough vaccine doesn't completely protect against the disease, but it makes the symptoms less severe if the dog gets it. This is because there are a number of different bacteria that can cause kennel cough. Mayzie could still get it, and yes she could bring it home and infect Charley.

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! The Bordatella vaccine is used to prevent ONE cause of Kennel Cough caused by the bacteria Bordatella Bronchiseptica. Most boarding facilities, doggie day cares and groomers require it as it is contagious between dogs. If Nina goes to these places or goes to dog parks or plays with other dogs a lot then it is recommended to give. It is an elective vaccine though, meaning it is your choice. Living with 5 other dogs is a risk if one of them gets it some where. Kennel cough isn't deadly just annoying to you and the dog because the cough is very loud. Since you started the vaccine I would finish it can decide next year whether you want to continue it. Good luck!

Kennel cough vaccines are generally a single dose every 12montgs and ideally i would not give 3days either side of an anesthetic or surgical procedure. It should be administered 7-10days before mixing with other dogs such s in kennels, classes or shows

Thank you for submitting your question regarding your dogs. Kennel cough is a generic term for an upper respiratory tract infection. While Bordetella is a common component of the infection, you are correct in that there are other causes. I do recommend the vaccine though as I seen respiratory infections very frequently. The vaccine can either prevent the disease or will lessen the effects of the infection. I hope this information helps!

Hi there! No, the kennel cough vaccine (Bordetella) is separate. We normally do recommend this vaccine for all puppies, to help protect them against respiratory infections when they're out and about being socialized. It's also required for most training classes and boarding kennels, or anywhere else dogs will be around each other.

Actually it sounds like that grooming facility is very responsible. There are two types of bordetella vaccines, one is an injection of killed vaccine, the other is a live vaccine that is given orally. Bordetella vaccinations should be repeated every six months to a year. The live vaccine is much more effective. The bordetella vaccination given twice a year will not harm your dog and will ensure higher protective titres, and so protect your dog much more effectively from kennel cough.