Very dumb question but..

I've seen people and heard people talking and chatting about this so called Kennel Cough.
I have no clue what it is, and I'd like to know, please. :confused:
Can somone please explain it to me?
Sorry for my dumbness :rolleyes:

Here is a fairly simple explanation: http://www.marvistavet.com/html/body_kennel_cough.html

it is like a human cold but for dogs, and it is HIGHLY contagiouse to other dogs!!!!..

Thanks guys!
BTW, Tikeyas Mom..Lightning is GORGEOUS!!!!! :eek:

If you are ever worried about Darlin possibly contracting kennel cough, you can have your vet give her a vaccine.

We had to make sure Bailey got this vaccine before she started obedience training. The vet squirted the vaccine up her nose and even though she snorted a lot out, he said only a little needs to stay in for a dog to be vaccinated.

I think that particular vaccination only cost us $12.

I don't understand why the shelter here doesn't vaccinate the adoptable pets for kennel cough. Every single animal that I've gotten from there has had a severe case. :mad:

Nala and her littermates had kennel cough when they came into the humane society. They didn't adopt them out until it was gone.

I didn't realize it could be severe like that! :eek:

I vaccinate my dogs for kennel cough, because most kennels won't board them if they're not vaccinated for it. Usually, If I have to board the dogs, I'm busy with something big and I can't make an extra trip to the vet. So I just have them vaccinated when they get their shots every year.