Canine Influenza Protection Measures

Canine Cough, or "Kennel Cough", is a general term used to describe a number of viral or bacterial illnesses that cause a cough in dogs.  The severity varies by virus or infection.  Canine Influenza is a virus that is very contagious and aggressive in nature.  

The Bordetella vaccine helps to protect your pet from "kennel cough", but even vaccinated pets can catch a strain of the illness that the vaccine does not cover.  

Canine Influenza has 2 predominant strains, H3N2 and H3N8.   CIV H3N2 is the current strain being seen in our area, and vaccination is required!  You dog may still catch the virus, but having the vaccine will lessen the severity and will prevent pneumonia. Canine Influenza is NOT currently a "core vaccine" and was probably not included in your pet's routine inoculations.  You have to ask for the "dog flu" vaccine.

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ALL GUESTS MUST BE VACCINATED FOR CIV H3N2 AT LEAST 5-7 DAYS PRIOR TO BOARDING.  Pets without proof of vaccination will not be accepted at check in!