29/10/2025
KENNEL COUGH OUTBREAK
As some may be aware, a kennel cough outbreak is currently spreading rapidly throughout the community.
Some common symptoms & signs of kennel cough include:
🐾 A dry, hacking cough
🐾 Gagging or retching after coughing
🐾 Runny nose and/or sneezing
🐾 Lethargy
🐾 Loss of appetite
If you believe your dog has the symptoms for kennel cough, please keep your pet/s isolated at home until symptoms subside (typically a minimum of 14 days). If your pet/s are seniors, puppies, immune compromised or are experiencing the below, please contact your local vet immediately.
🐶 Having difficultly breathing
🐶 Stops eating and/or drinking
🐶 Very lethargic
🐶 Has green/yellow nasal discharge
🐶 Unable to sleep due to coughing
We urge you to ensure your pets are up-to date with their vaccinations and to avoid highly dog-populated areas during this time.
Please do not hesitate to get in touch with our team on (08) 8249 9999 if you believe your dog is experiencing the above symptoms.
Pats & Purrs,
The team at Semaphore Vet 🩵