09/03/2026
🚨 KENNEL COUGH: What Pet Parents Should Know! 🐶
Is your pup suddenly making a loud, hacking or “honking” cough? It could be kennel cough!
🦠 How do they get it?
Kennel cough is highly contagious and can spread through coughing, sneezing, direct contact, and contaminated bowls, toys, or surfaces. Dogs are especially at risk in places like boarding facilities, daycare, grooming salons, dog parks, and other areas where dogs gather.
🔎 Common signs:
• Dry, persistent cough
• Gagging or retching
• Sneezing or runny nose
• Decreased energy or appetite
💊 Treatment:
Many healthy dogs recover with rest and supportive care, but some may need medications or additional treatment from their veterinarian.
🛡️ Prevention:
The Bordetella vaccine can help reduce the risk and severity of kennel cough. However, because multiple viruses and bacteria can cause respiratory illness, vaccination does not guarantee complete protection.
❤️ Is your dog coughing? Give us a call before coming in so we can help keep your pup and our other patients safe!