Dr. Becky’s Blog

Unfortunately, we are experiencing an outbreak of kennel cough on the island. Kennel cough is a highly contagious virus and unvaccinated dogs on the island are at risk.  It is like a common cold in dogs and the primary symptom is coughing.  Senior and compromised dogs can get pretty sick and have a risk of pneumonia.  Dogs can have symptoms for a couple of weeks.   

Please check your dog’s history and see your veterinarian to have their kennel cough (bordetella) vaccination updated if needed.

If your dog does get kennel cough, please keep them home until they are fully recovered.

 Thanks, Dr. Becky