Is kennel cough contagious to humans? Exercise & cleaning tips.

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Can my dog give me kennel cough? He licks me a lot...my other 2 questions about kennel cough are, can I exercise my dog the same as before? He coughs alot when he is running. How can I stop that? Also, how long does it take for the germs to die off of his bed and toys and other things he touches? Do I need to wash them? Thank you for all your help! Pet's info: Dog | Dachshund | Male | neutered | 6 years and 9 months old | 16 lbs

Sara Farmer, DVM · Accepted Answer

There are a few reports of Bordetella bacteria affecting severely immunocompromised people, but the other viruses cannot affect people. I typically recommend moderate exercise restriction until the cough improves. The virus and bacteria are not very hardy in the environment, and direct contact is necessary for spread. Routine cleaning should be fine.

Is kennel cough contagious to humans? Exercise & cleaning tips.

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