08/14/2026
🐾💙 Know the Disease: Kennel Cough 💙🐾
When people hear “kennel cough,” they often assume dogs can only catch it at a boarding facility, but that’s not always the case!
Kennel cough is a highly contagious respiratory illness that can spread anywhere dogs interact with one another, including:
🐶 Dog parks
✂️ Grooming salons
🏡 Boarding facilities
🎓 Training classes
🐾 Doggy daycare
🚶 Even neighborhood walks
Much like respiratory infections in people, kennel cough can spread through coughing, sneezing, close contact, and contaminated items such as shared water bowls and toys.
⚠️ Signs to watch for may include:
• A dry, hacking cough
• Sneezing
• Runny nose
• Low energy
• Decreased appetite
While many otherwise healthy dogs recover without complications, puppies, senior dogs, and dogs with underlying health concerns may be at greater risk for more serious illness.
💉 Prevention matters!
The Bordetella vaccine can help reduce your dog’s risk of illness and may help lessen the severity of symptoms if exposure occurs.
If your dog loves making new furry friends or has plans for grooming, boarding, daycare, training, or other social activities ask our team if their Bordetella vaccination is up to date.
📞 Call Prima Vista Animal Hospital at (772) 336-9300 to schedule your pet’s wellness exam or vaccination appointment.
📍 Proudly serving Port St. Lucie and surrounding communities.
🐾 Healthy pets. Happy hearts. That’s our promise. 💙
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🐶 Does your dog have a favorite place to socialize? Tell us in the comments! Do they love the dog park, daycare, the beach, or just playing with their furry friends? 💙🐾
🌎https://primavistaanimalhospital.com
📞 (772)336-9300
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📍250 SW Prima Vista Blvd, Port St. Lucie, FL 34983