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KENNEL COUGH (otherwise called Infectious Tracheobronchitis) is a highly contagious disease, affecting dogs of all ages.
Infected dogs develop a harsh dry hacking cough that can last for several weeks and often requires antibiotic treatment.
The disease is caused by a complex mixture of viruses and a bacterium — Bordetella bronchiseptica. These agents pass easily from dog to dog as an inhaled droplet infection. Dogs are at risk wherever they congregate in boarding kennels, training classes or simply out on walks.
The annual booster injection offers protection against many of the viruses but only intranasal vaccines offer protection against Bordetella.
Contact us now to ensure your dog is vaccinated!
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