kennel cough

[neil&cinders]

does anyone no how much this is?we are due to go away and have enquired with the kennels and one says he needs it, the other kennels say he does'nt.

[barb1314]

It's about �20 and lasts for 6 months I think.It needs to be given at least a week before the dog goes in kennels. I would try to avoid a kennel which doesn't ask for this. My dog got kennel cough despite being vaccinated and was really poorly. She never went in kennels again in her life because I felt so guilty.

[neil&cinders]

thankyou

[Illyria54]

Although I never routinely get my dogs vaccinated against kennel cough (actually, usually drops up the nose) I would have to agree with barb1314, and advise you to go with the kennel who insists on it.

[paddywak]

The latest vaccine is only needed once a year and like barb I would be dubious about a kennel which does not ask for it.bettwr to ge safe then sorry. Be warned tho as Illyria say it is not actually an injection but drops up the nose and any vet will tell you dog do not like it , so dont be upset if the vet suggests muzzling your dog while he gets the drops put in

[lankeela]

If your dog still got it despite being vaccinated, why bother? I never have mine done, and unless they are either very young or very old, it is only a minor condition in most cases, usually put right with a course of antibiotics, and benelyn to relieve the symptoms. They can get it in the local park or walking past other dogs, and where I leave mine they don't insist on it. As said above, you should not have it done within two weeks of going into kennels.

[jules77]

Yes it is drops in the nose, years ago the dose was more than it is now and the dogs were not keen. Now it is no more than a dribble, and mine never even noticed, and there was certainly no need to muzzle them.