Vaccination is the best way to protect your dog from many common diseases, including Canine Cough.
What is Canine Cough?
You may have heard it called "Kennel Cough," but this illness is more accurately called Canine Cough because a dog doesn't have to be in a kennel to catch it. It's a highly contagious respiratory illness that can cause a terrible, honking cough that can make your dog gag or even vomit.
The cough is caused by a variety of viruses and bacteria, and it's easily spread between dogs. It's like the common cold or flu in people—a dog can pick it up just by being near other dogs at a park, daycare, or even on a walk, as it spreads through tiny droplets in the air from a cough. Many dogs can carry the germs without showing symptoms, so you might not even know a dog is sick.
The Best Defence is Prevention
The best way to handle Canine Cough is to prevent it in the first place. While there are many different germs that can cause the illness, the two most common are the Canine Parainfluenza virus and the bacteria Bordetella bronchiseptica.
Canigen® KC is a vaccine designed to protect your dog specifically against these two main causes of Canine Cough.
Veterinary experts from the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) recommend1. that all dogs be vaccinated annually against both Parainfluenza and Bordetella to give them the best possible protection.
Talk to your vet about adding Canigen® KC to your dog's annual wellness plan to help them stay healthy.
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