Canine Cough & Canine Influenza

Canine Cough (also known as "Kennel Cough") is a term loosely used to describe a complex of infections—both viral and bacterial—that cause inflammation of a dog’s voice box and windpipe. It’s a form of bronchitis and is similar to a chest cold in humans.  Bordetella is the vaccination given to help prevent kennel cough, but even vaccinated dogs can catch a strain of the virus not covered by the vaccine.

Canine Influenza is the "dog flu" and vaccination is REQUIRED.  Due to outbreaks across the country, the vaccine is sometimes in short supply.   Please check with your vet and have your pet vaccinated as soon as possible.

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Sometimes, despite everyone's best efforts, even vaccinated dogs will come down with a cough or cold.   Just like kids attending day care or summer camp, it is a risk you take anytime your pet is around other dogs.  Canine Country Club cannot be held liable for veterinary care should an illness occur.