Can puppies have kennel cough vaccine?
The kennel cough vaccination is recommended if your puppy or dog will be in close contact with other dogs. If your puppy is going to be in kennels or taking part in shows, sports or activities where they could be exposed to kennel cough, it’s important to tell your vet so your puppy can be protected well in advance.
When can a puppy have kennel cough vaccine?
Puppies need to be vaccinated between six and nine weeks old. Puppies are normally safe from most infections for the first few weeks of their lives thanks to the immunity passed onto them through their mother’s milk. But they will normally need to start vaccinations between the ages of six to nine weeks.
How long does it take for kennel cough to go away?
Occasionally, dogs will develop a mild version of kennel cough shortly after vaccination (two to seven days). This is less likely in dogs who have already built up immunity from either previous vaccination or exposure.
When to give a dog a kennel cough booster?
If your dog is not current on his or her vaccine, it is recommended to vaccinate at least five to ten days prior to boarding or other situations putting them in close contact with other dogs. Some boarding facilities may require a booster (re-vaccination) prior to the dog’s stay.
Where can a dog get kennel cough from?
Kennel cough is highly contagious. If your dog goes to dog parks, boarding facilities, dog daycare, or attends training classes or dog shows, then he is at risk for contracting kennel cough.
When to quarantine a puppy with kennel cough?
It can happen by direct contact when your puppy sniffs or licks an infected dog or a contaminated object in the environment. However, coughing also transmits the agents through the air from one dog to another. Signs usually develop two to ten days following exposure, which is another good reason to quarantine new puppies.
How often should I give my Puppy a kennel cough shot?
The adult vaccination cycle will pick up at this point. When your puppy grows up, she should have an annual Kennel Cough vaccination and a C3 vaccination every three years. Your veterinarian may recommend a C5 vaccination annually as well.
Occasionally, dogs will develop a mild version of kennel cough shortly after vaccination (two to seven days). This is less likely in dogs who have already built up immunity from either previous vaccination or exposure.
Kennel cough is highly contagious. If your dog goes to dog parks, boarding facilities, dog daycare, or attends training classes or dog shows, then he is at risk for contracting kennel cough.
How often should I give my Dog a Bordetella shot?
In general, healthy adult dogs that come into contact with large groups of other dogs should have a Bordetella vaccine annually, and boarding facilities may require a booster within the last six months. Talk to your veterinarian about protecting your puppy from Bordetella with a vaccination at the appropriate age.