My dog's daycare has kennel cough. Is it safe for them to go?

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My doggie day care called to say one of their border dogs had kennel cough last week. I am suppose to bring my 2 very healthy, UTD on shots, spayed dogs ages 8/10 to play on Monday. This happened less than a month ago there. Would you recommend I keep them out of daycare Mon? They also go on TH. Please help...thanks

Alexis de Gale, DVM · Accepted Answer

Kennel cough is very contagious and can be bacterial and/or viral. The bordetella vaccine can help shorten the course of disease if your dog is exposed, but does not prevent infection. With a deep cleaning and decontamination, the daycare facility should be able to eliminate it for now. Great job of them letting their customers know of the illness at their facility! I would wait at least a week to make sure they haven't had any more infected dogs.

My dog's daycare has kennel cough. Is it safe for them to go?

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