What are the chances my dog gets kennel cough from a shared water bowl?

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Can kennel cough be transmitted by sharing a water bowl? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 147 lbs

Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA · Accepted Answer

Yes, it can. "An infected dog sheds infectious bacteria and/or viruses in respiratory secretions. These secretions become aerosolized and float in the air where they can be inhaled by a healthy dog. Obviously, crowded housing and suboptimal ventilation play important roles in the likelihood of transmission but organisms may also be transmitted on toys, food bowls or other objects." http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=600

What are the chances my dog gets kennel cough from a shared water bowl?

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