Thursday, June 20, 2013

Mythbuster: Kennel Cough

We hear a lot of common misconceptions about kennel cough and it is time to clear the air!

Bordetella bronchiseptica is a bacterium that causes respiratory disease in dogs. It is one of the most common bacterial causes of canine infectious tracheobronchitis, which is also sometimes called kennel cough. Bordetella is highly contagious, easily transmitted through direct contact or the air, and resistant to destruction in the environment. While not considered to be core, Bordetella vaccination may be recommended for dogs whose lifestyle places them at greater risk of contracting the disease. This includes dogs that are boarded frequently or that regularly visit grooming parlors or dog parks. Based on your dog’s risk for exposure, your veterinarian may recommend vaccinating your dog against Bordetella in addition to administering the canine distemper combination vaccine. Kennel cough is treatable with antibiotics, however it can be costly and is very taxing on both you and your dog so prevention is the key!

A kennel cough vaccination can be administered in less than five minutes and costs only $18, call us today and we can protect your best friend. (940) 855-0451

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