09/18/2026
🐾 KENNEL COUGH SEASON IS UPON US — LET’S HELP STOP THE SPREAD! 🐾
We are receiving calls and reports of kennel cough in our community, and we will continue to keep our TKM families informed as we learn more.
Symptoms to watch for include:
• Persistent or sudden coughing/hacking
• Gagging or retching
• Sneezing or nasal discharge
• Low energy or decreased appetite
• Coughing that worsens with activity or excitement
If your dog develops a new or persistent cough, especially after being around other dogs, please let us know.
📧 [email protected]
Why reporting helps:
Knowing about reported cases allows us to monitor what we’re seeing, communicate with families who may have been exposed, and take additional precautions when appropriate.
We will continue our thorough cleaning and disinfection protocols. Kennel cough can be difficult to prevent completely because it is a respiratory illness that can spread through the air and respiratory droplets. Dogs are naturally going to bark, interact, and share the same air while boarding.
Because of this, keeping symptomatic dogs home and giving them time to recover away from other dogs is one of the best ways we can collectively help reduce the spread. Just like with people, sometimes staying home when we’re sick is the kindest thing we can do for those around us. ❤️
If your dog develops symptoms, please give them a 2-week break from close contact with other dogs, including boarding, daycare, grooming, and dog parks.
This year’s strain has been particularly aggressive. The Bordetella vaccine can help reduce the risk and severity, but no vaccine is 100% effective.
We’ll continue doing our part with cleaning, disinfection, monitoring, and communication—and we appreciate everyone working together with us to help keep our TKM guests healthy and safe. 🐶❤️