Kennel Cough Vaccine?

Question

I'm an animal care student and today we were taught about vaccines. For dogs we were told they get given the DHLPPi combo, and then we moved onto cats. However don't they get Kennel cough vaccine? I recently took my dog for a booster and she only had the big one, not the separate kennel cough one up the nose, which I've seen other dogs be given. Is this only given on request or if they're going into kennels?
What about canine coronavirus which I've just read about?

Answer 1

Kennel cough is given most often by request.It also is not always intranasal..it can also be a vaccination.
The current protocol does not recommend kennel cough (Bordatella) for all dogs only for those at high risk of exposure. The KC doesn't protect against a dog getting Kennel Cough..it only "might" lessen the length & severity of the illness. In most other wise healthy dogs kennel cough is self limiting and last @ 3 weeks. The KC vaccine is really a pretty worthless vaccine for the most part.It doesn't even cover many of the strains of KC out there.

As for coronavirus..it is not a vaccine that needs to be given. Coronavirus only appears in puppies 6 weeks of age & younger and is not fatal.It only last @ 24 hours & then it's gone. Puppies/dogs over 6 weeks of age are immune to it no matter if vaccinated or not.

The lepto vaccination is another vaccination that is not recommended for all dogs, only those at high risk of exposure. The lepto vaccination carries a very high rate of adverse reactions.

The above is current protocol by the AAHA/AVMA and all 27 vet schools.

If you want ot learn more go to Dr Jean Dodds or Dr Ron Schultz sites.Also look up articles from University of Wisconcin Vet School, Texas A & M, Purdue, Cornell and there is a great article in the Nov 2006 issue of The Whole Dog Journal.

****JA12, you are VERY misinformed!!! Mixes can get Lepto just as easily as a purebred..they are NOT immune!!! *******

Answer 2

Coronavirus vaccine isn't needed in adult dogs. It is a puppy disease.

Yes, Kennel Cough (Bordetella) is something that you have to specifically ask for. It is generally given to a dog 2 weeks before it is going to be boarded or for dogs like mine, those that are going out on the show/competition circuit.

Answer 3

I don't know what canine coronavirus is.... but everytime my dogs go for their yearly exams they ask me if I plan on kennelling the dogs in the near future, etc. I tell them no, the only time they gave them a shot for it was when I did kennell w/ them.

They don't like to be kenneled so I get a house sitter or take them to my g-ma's when we go out of town.

Answer 4

They no longer recommend the Hepatitis or Lepto. Dogs are given a DA2PP.
The vaccines also are not recommended annually. Read the American Animal Hospital Association's recommendation for vaccines. This is the protocol used by all 27 U.S. vet schools.
http://www.aahanet.org
The KC vaccine only covers some of the strains of KC that are out in the world. So unless you are boarding the dog, there is no reason to get it. Also It's only good for about 6 months, short duration of immunity.
As for Corona, it is no longer a recommended vaccine . There hasn't been a case of Corna in forever.
Here's a link to Wisconsin University and a duration of immunity study.
http://svmweb.vetmed.wisc.edu/articles/68/5/39
And to learn a lot more, see Dr. Bob Rogers' site with lots of links
http://www.critteradvocacy.org

Answer 5

I've only given my dogs the Kennel Cough vaccine once, it is given up the nose. My dog was very distressed, as it is not pleasant. My vet only gives it if requested eg. dog going into kennels or dog shows ......it does not appear to be given as yearly booster . Coronovirus is a viral infection which causes diarrohea.

Answer 6

kennel cough vaccines are only given on request where i live, they cost about £20 on top of the regular injectable vaccines every year.

Answer 7

Available dog vaccines:
Distemper, hepatitis, leptospirosis, parainfluenza and parvo virus (all five are usually a combo: DHLPP), lyme, bordatella (kennel cough), corona (for coronavirus), and rabies.

The kennel cough vaccine 'comes' in two forms: injectable (needle) and intranasal (up the nose). Normally, dogs who are groomed, boarded, attend doggie day care, or are aound other dogs in which you do not know the vaccine history request the kennel cough vaccine. Many grooming, boarding, doggie daycare, etc. facilities require the vaccine to be done either annually or biannually.

Personally, I believe we over-vaccinate our pets. I only vaccinate my dogs for Distemper, Parvo (because of where I work) and Rabies (by law). And I titer for Distemper.

I rather treat for lyme then vaccinate my dogs against it. Honestly, 8 out of 10 dogs who we diagnose as lyme positive are UTD with their lyme vax. I think THAT tells you something.

I also do not vaccinate against Lepto (as I am not in a red zone) or kennel cough. Again, I rather treat my dogs for kennel cough then to vaccinate them. The kennel cough vaccine only protects against one strand of the virus... so I think it is pretty pointless.

Answer 8

Your dog only needs the kennel cough vaccine if you plan on kenneling her or if you leave her at a doggie daycare.
Lynne

Answer 9

the kennel cough injection is given when you want to put ur dog into the kennels are if you want to be on the safe side then you could request the kennels cough injectiong. its not a nice things for dogs to experience though it stresses the dogs out.

Answer 10

I think it depends on the vet.
The vet I take my pets to gives "the big one" and nothing else, but the vet I worked for last year included Kennel cough and coronavirus as part of the regular yearlies.
If someone requested us not to give it, of course we wouldn't, but it was required for the dog to be up to date before they could board with us.
Ask your professor; he/she should be able to clear up any confusion.