What is kennel cough aka canine cough?

What is kennel cough aka canine cough?
Like the common cold in humans, the organisms that cause canine cough are airborne. Possible sources of infection include anywhere dogs congregate.


Boarding Kennels
Breeding Kennels
Training Kennels
Veterinary Hospitals
Humane Societies
Neighbors Dog
Dog Shows
Dog Races
Pet Shops
Grooming Salons
Animal Control


The stress of temperature change or damp conditions is believed by some to contribute to CC. A different environment in the kennel, strange people and other animals, reduced rest (from barking), and more crowded conditions can reduce a healthy dog's immune response. Add parainfluenza (or other viruses) with Bordetella (or other respiratory bacteria) and your dog has a hacking cough. Just as humans are prone to upper respiratory infections (common colds) when in certain conditions, it boils down to basic immunity. Have your ever been on a plane or in a room with a lot of people when someone sneezes? You may go home perfectly healthy, but your friend or relative will get a cold. It's no one's fault--it just happens.

TWO TYPES OF VACCINES. (And safe for puppies as well as pregnant bitches!)

There is the painlessly applied nasal vaccine which builds protection at the site of potential infection, starting within 48 hours. The "nose drop" vaccine is the one that we recommend for your dog. (Even though it is "painless" some dogs are resentful and will struggle.)

And, there is the injection by needle that works through the dog's lymph immune system. the needle injection vaccine requires two injections 3 to 4 weeks apart in order to build long-term protection against CC. Since some people don't go back for the booster 3-4 weeks after the initial vaccine, we do NOT recommend the injectable vaccine. Check with your veterinarian for his/her recommendations.

Source: http://www.kennelcomfort.com/bordetella_shot.htm