Kennel Cough

[frenchie]

Hello....is it acceptable for dogs to get kennel cough after staying in boarding kennels? Both my vaccinated dogs have got it....is it the kennels fault?

[BC]

It is quite common. Not really the kennels fault as there are many strain of KC that are not covered by vaccinations.

Your vaccinated dog could also go down to the local off leash park and pick up kennel cough there too unfortunatley. Just keep your dog quiet as unless it is a really severe case, it does go away itself. I use cough mixture for the fosters I used to get in and a bit of icecream so soothe the throat.

Edited April 1, 2008 by BC

[Dogsfevr]

No it isnt the kennel fault as a client has brought it in.

Canine cough is readily caught anywhere & it is the most annoying part of being a kennel owner because it only takes one dog to come in & it goes through all dogs.

Vaccinated doesnt stop your dog getting it.

Your dogs could have been infected prior too or someones dog was a carrier with no symptons but it most certainly isnt the kennels fault.

[lucknow]

I agree, it is an airborne disease and is extremely contagious. Not the kennels fault.

[Cavandra]

No it is not the kennels fault, how do you know you got it there anyway? Just treat it with cough mixture. Personally the only dogs I have heard of getting KC are those vaccinated against it.