Blog: kennel cough

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What to Know About Kennel Cough

Kennel Cough is considered an infectious disease that is caused by the canine Parainfluenza virus, the Bordetella bronchiseptica bacteria, or a combination of both virus and bacteria. This disease is called kennel cough due to the dry, hacking cough usually seen with infection.

Dog at the kennel

Kennel Cough

Kennel Cough is considered an infectious disease that is caused by the canine Parainfluenza virus, the Bordetella bronchiseptica bacteria, or a combination of both virus and bacteria. This disease is called kennel cough due to the dry, hacking cough usually seen with infection.

Dogs outdoors in the park

The Conundrum with Canine Kennel Cough

by Dr. Maegan Melillo Ever wonder why your groomer, doggy daycare or kennel requires that funny-named Bordetella vaccine for your four-legged friend to attend their facilities? Have you heard your fellow dog park frequenters or your veterinarian talk about kennel cough but never really understood what it is? Well wonder...