Kennel cough

You need to be aware that their are it appears two kinds of kennel cough going around the UK at the moment.  One in particular is very nasty and its caused life threatening symptoms for those dogs. 
It is wise to avoid where you can at the moment large gatherings of dogs because your dog may be okay but it could spread to dogs which it can kill.  

Sadly there is no vaccine for Kennel cough that works. It may minimise if you're lucky enough to have that strain.  But it's rare to have that strain in the vaccine.
 The vaccines available treat limited strains, and the truth is there are hundreds of strains.  It's not a core vaccine but kennels will request it if your dog has to stay in a kennel.  

Please note that the vaccine given up the nose can transmit to cats and humans, so keep dog out the way for 48 hours or more whilst the vaccine is live up nose.  It gives cats corona virus which can mutate to FIP and the cat can die from pneumonia on the lungs.  I read a science paper on it once. 

Do I think it's worth having? not really. But vets will encourage you to have all the vaccines.   

Those dogs at risk are elderly, immune compromised, young puppies, Brachy breeds ie frenchie, Boston terrier, Lhasa, pug, English bulldog, mastiffs. 

• Snot
• Breathing difficulties
• lethargy 
• cough
• Sneezing
• Sore throats with sores
• not eating. 
  
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  If your dog has any symptoms you can speak to your vet straight away.  Home remedies can help if mild symptoms like a cough. But if you have thick snot and breathing issues your dog must go to the vet.  REMEMBER vets are there to help your dogs. 
• Benilyn cough syrup.
• 1tsp Honey in water and 1 tsp brandy and a teaspoon given to the dog.