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Define Bordetella Booster?
A Bordetella booster is a vaccination given to bolster the immune response against Bordetella, a bacterium that can cause respiratory infections in pets, particularly dogs. This booster shot is usually recommended for pets who are at risk of exposure to Bordetella, such as those in boarding kennels or dog parks, to help prevent kennel cough.
Should your dog get a bordetella shot if he is never in a kennel?
Yes. The diaseases the vaccine protects against are airborn and unless your dog lives in its own plastic bubble, chances are it will breathe outside air ONCE in its life and is succeptible to "Kennel Cough".
Is the bordetella nasal drops effective immediately?
No, the bordetella nasal drops usually take a few days to start working and offer protection against the bordetella bacteria that causes kennel cough. It's important to follow the recommended vaccination schedule for optimal effectiveness.
Can kennel cough cause dogs to be violent?
Generally no - kennel cough is the lay term for an upper respiratory infection with Bordetella bacteria. Dogs that are sick tend to be lethargic and resist playing or other interactions. If you keep bothering the dog, it may snap at you to get you to leave it alone, but kennel cough shouldn't cause a dog to deliberately attack anything.
What is kennel cough?
Kennel cough is the lay term for an upper respiratory infection caused by Bordetella bacteria. The infection causes a characteristic dry cough in dogs, and is often seen in dogs after they return home from a stay in the kennel - hence the name "kennel cough". Treatment consists of antibiotics for a couple of weeks to kill the bacteria. An effective vaccine is now available and is typically required by kennels before your dog can be boarded there.
What is the bordello dog vaccination for?
Do you mean bordetella vaccine? If you do it is to help prevent your dog from getting 'kennel cough' ( Bordetella bronchiseptica ) which is a flu like virus that's passed from dog to dog, espicially in grooming or boarding facilities. Symptoms are usually a dry hacking cough that wont go away. Treatment is usually antibiotics.
What is needed in terms of shots or paperwork as an American to return to the states from Canada with the dog?
dhpp and rabies vaccines. distemper, hepatitis, parvo, and parainfluenza(dhpp), maybe kennel cough(bordetella) but i doubt it
How can one become a member of the United Kennel Club?
One can become a member of the United Kennel Club by owning a licensed cat or dog in the United Kingdom. The United Kennel club has numerous sites throughout the UK.
Can my dog get kennel cough if he's had the Bordetella vaccine?
You can offer it to your dogs, but it won't do any good. Kennel cough is the common name for an infection of the upper respiratory tract with a combination of pathogens, most commonly Bordetella bronchisepticum and Parainfluenza virus - it will take antibiotics (for the Bordetella) to resolve the infection. You can vaccinate your dog to prevent infection, this is recommended before putting your dog into kennels. However your dog does not have to be kennels to catch the infection, it can be caught from any infected dog in any environment (e.g. the park).
Bordetella vaccine now my dog has it?
My dog also had the bordetella vaccine and caught it about a month later at a dog park. The vet said the vaccine protects them from certain strains of the disease but not all of them. He said they can still catch certain types of bordetella.
What shots do I need to get for my dog before I have her boarded?
This usually depends on both the kennel and the area in which you live. However, almost all kennels require the Bordetella or "Kennel Cough" vaccine, the rabies vaccine and DHLPP and Corona vaccines. Be sure to inquire at the particular boarder in order to know how recent the vaccinations must be.
Why dogs sniffle?
If your dog is "sniffling" or sounds as if they have a cold it is most like kennel cough or Bordetella. It is highly contagious and common in shelter dogs. Most dogs exhibit a harsh cough or a hacking noise. Keep an eye on your dog and when their cough is gone be sure to get them vaccinated for Bordetella.
