23/09/2026
Please keep an eye on your doggies 🐕
A vet has confirmed Kennel cough has been around Ferndown area since late August.
And Ive heard of a case in Branksome Rec area today. Also Canford Sang area.
KENNEL COUGH NOTICE
Hi everyone. We want to let you know that kennel cough is circulating in the local area
Kennel cough is common and usually mild, but it spreads easily between dogs. Usually spread because people get the jab and then take their dogs out in the days after, when they are actually infectious because it is a live virus theyre infected with and they can shed it anywhere up to two weeks, sometimes longer, so they then unknowingly spread it everywhere if they’re meeting other dogs when they’re out.
The main sign is a persistent dry, hacking cough, sometimes with retching, and producing frothy slimy sick (different from the sick they do when they eat grass) sneezing or a runny nose, off their food and lethargy; symptoms are usually worse at night,
it can take a few days after picking it up, for signs to show.
They may have a really bad 24 hours, if severe symptoms last longer than that a trip to the vet maybe necessary.
To help keep everyone's dogs stay safe, if your dog has a cough or seems under the weather, please keep them at home and message us before their next visit. If your dog has been coughing, please speak to your vet before they return.
The kennel cough jab is not mandatory for the day care it is up to you whether you give it to your dog ; the kennel cough jab does not protect your dog from Kennel cough it will make just make the symptoms milder if they do pick it up, just as would happen if they caught it naturally after the.first bout.
If you do get the jab please keep your dog off from day care for 7-10 days.
For most dogs kennel cough is inevitable and once they’ve had it any further bouts should be mild.
So to help us, help you and everyone else please follow this advice.
Also so as to not put other dogs at risk in your area.
If your dog has kennel cough or just had the jab do not take them out where there are lots of dogs, do not let them greet other dogs they see and if they cough up froth pick it up and sanitise the area with a spray, because remember although it is mainly harmless for young healthy dogs, it can kill infirm dogs.
We're keeping a close eye on all the dogs in our care and following our usual hygiene routines, and if we notice anything with your dog we'll contact you straight away.
Thanks for your help, and if of our clients have any questions just get in touch with us or your vets.
