My puppy got Bordetella. How long do vaccine-related coughs last?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Border Collie | Female | unspayed | 2 months and 9 days old | 6 lbs
If my puppy has gotten the vaccine for Kennel Cough (Bordatella), and contracts said Kennel Cough from the "live vaccine", how long would it take for her to A. Contract it, and B. Go away/symptoms subside, after being treated (post-vaccine)?
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Published on May 24th, 2017
The Bordatella vaccine is what we call "modified live" . This means that the actual virus is altered slightly to make it non-infectious, but still recognizable and stimulating to the immune system. If your dog is coughing, my suspicion is she contracted it based on exposure pre-vaccine. Generally this virus will run its' course within a month, but antibiotics can help prevent any secondary bacterial infections. A cough suppressant can also help keep her more comfortable.
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Published on October 28th, 2017
Hi and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Sorry to hear about Stryker. The bordetella vaccine has been known to induce very mild clinical signs in some dogs. Sneezing, runny eyes/nose, and some mild coughing can occur. It should be mild and self limiting but if the cough worsens, you should contact the clinic that administered the vaccine. Good luck with Stryker.
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