22/07/2026
☀️ Summer holidays are here… and so is kennel cough season.
As many families head off on vacation, more dogs will be staying in boarding kennels, dog hotels, daycare facilities, or spending time around unfamiliar dogs. While these environments are great for social interaction, they also increase the risk of contagious respiratory diseases such as kennel cough.
Kennel cough is spread through close contact, shared airspaces, and contaminated surfaces. Although many cases are mild, some dogs—especially puppies, senior dogs, or those with weakened immune systems—can become much sicker.
One of the best ways to reduce your dog’s risk is to keep their kennel cough vaccination up to date, particularly if they’ll be boarding, attending daycare, training classes, or visiting busy dog parks. Vaccination may not prevent every case, but it can significantly reduce the severity of illness and help limit the spread.
Before dropping your dog off at a boarding facility this summer, make sure their vaccinations are current and always inform the staff if your dog develops a cough before or after their stay.
A little prevention goes a long way toward keeping all our dogs healthy this holiday season. 🐾💙
