1 year, 4 months ago
Is it normal for a dog to keep getting kennel cough even after it has been vaccinated?
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Getting your dog vaccinated for kennel cough will not protect him 100%. It's like humans getting a flu shot. I've known many friends who get the shot and still get sick.
Kennel cough is a super contagious infection, like a bad chest cold. Are you isolating your dog long enough? Just like a cold, you may think it's gone and you go out and get reinfected (or it never completely left in the first place).
Since these vaccines are only 60% effective, I would focus on keeping my dog separate from other dogs and animals until I was sure that he was well. I feel for you right now. I currently have an aging dog with a wheeze and cough that won't completely go away due to her heart murmur.
If your dog continues to shown signs of kennel cough, I would make an appointment with your vet.
Good luck and get well!
Kennel cough is a super contagious infection, like a bad chest cold. Are you isolating your dog long enough? Just like a cold, you may think it's gone and you go out and get reinfected (or it never completely left in the first place).
Since these vaccines are only 60% effective, I would focus on keeping my dog separate from other dogs and animals until I was sure that he was well. I feel for you right now. I currently have an aging dog with a wheeze and cough that won't completely go away due to her heart murmur.
If your dog continues to shown signs of kennel cough, I would make an appointment with your vet.
Good luck and get well!
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