09/16/2025
🚨 Bordetella (Kennel Cough) Myth Buster! 🚨
Just because your dog gets the Bordetella vaccine does NOT mean they are completely immune to kennel cough. 🐾
👉 Here are some important facts to know:
1. Like the human flu shot – the Bordetella vaccine reduces the severity and duration of illness, but it doesn’t guarantee full protection.
2. Many strains exist – the vaccine helps against the most common ones, but there are multiple viruses and bacteria that can cause kennel cough.
3. Exposure matters – dogs that spend time around groups of other dogs (boarding, daycare, dog parks, grooming salons, training classes, etc.) are always at some level of risk.
4. Vaccinated dogs bounce back faster – if they do catch kennel cough, symptoms are usually milder and recovery is quicker than in unvaccinated dogs.
5. Prevention is layered – good ventilation, cleaning protocols, and responsible pet parents keeping sick dogs home are just as important as vaccines.
💡 Think of the Bordetella vaccine as your pup’s seatbelt: it doesn’t prevent every accident, but it makes things much safer if one happens.
🐶❤️ We vaccinate to protect, reduce spread, and keep our dogs healthier in community settings!
