Canine | Intranasal Canine Cough (KC)
Kennel or canine cough, formally known as infectious tracheobronchitis, is a highly contagious respiratory disease. It is spread through aerosol means and by direct contact with mucous membranes, commonly through social interactions with other dogs. All ages of dogs are susceptible to contracting this disease. The symptoms to expect include a loud, dry, raspy, harsh, non-productive coughing that persists for up to 4 weeks. Often clients will mention that it appears as if their dog is trying to vomit, but simply cannot do so.
The intranasal vaccination is a live vaccine that protects your dog against upper respiratory tract infections caused by bordetella bronchiseptica and canine parainfluenza virus. It is administered via a single 0.4 ml dose into the nose (no injection required and no booster needed). It is considered effective 3 days after administration and lasts for 12 months. It is safe to be given from 2 weeks of age.
Canine | Canine Cough Oral KC
For vaccination of puppies 7 weeks of age or older against Bordetella bronchiseptica, an important pathogen in the canine “kennel” cough complex. This live attenuated product is given orally into the buccal mucosal pouch (cheek). Immunity is gained over a longer period of 3-4 weeks but duration of immunity is similar to other products at 12 months after a single dose is administered.