Kennel Cough, also known as Canine Cough, is unfortunately something that occasionally hotel and daycare facilities have to battle. At Paws & Pints, we go above and beyond to make sure your dog(s) daycare environment is clean and sanitary, but the reality is viruses and bacteria can be spread by direct contact to one another or even through the air.
We require each dog entering our facility for daycare, a hotel stay, or for a dog park visit to be current on their Bordetella vaccination. What is important to remember, like a human flu shot, Bordetella only prevents certain strands of the virus and therefore, depending on what is spreading, a dog could still get sick.
It is vitally important that if your dog is showing signs of Canine Cough, please refrain from visiting the facility and consult your veterinarian. Signs of Canine Cough are:
- A persistent, forceful cough
- Watery nasal discharge
- Coughing in dogs throughout the night that keeps them awake
- Dry heaving
- In severe cases, symptoms can include fever, pneumonia, and more