2014 Bordetella Vaccine Guidelines

2014 Bordetella Guidelines

11.21.2014

Kennel Cough (AKA Bordetella Bronciseptica) is a contagious respiratory disease of dogs.  It is spread though the air, spreading from dog to dog within close contact of one another.  It is a common concern of boarding and grooming facilities.  It is also commonly found and contracted in dog parks and other areas where a lot of dogs tend to visit and play.  It is commonly referred to as kennel cough, since it is a common concern of many boarding and grooming facilities.  

There is often some confusion as to the need to vaccinate.  There is often confusion and discussion about when and how to best protect your dog.  Here at the Orrville Veterinary Clinic (OVC), we partner closely with the Orrville Pet Spa and Resort.  Through this partnership, we stay on top of the best methods of protection, as well as keeping up with concerns of various boarding facilities.  For those unfamiliar with Orrville Pet Spa and Resort, we are a premium boarding and grooming facility.  We are getting ready to break ground on an expansion project to further enhance our day care portion of our business.

Our vets are always monitoring the best methods of protection, as well as the efficacy of the numerous vaccinations that are available to protect dogs.  We just reviewed all of the information available and have developed the following guidelines and protocols:

High Risk dogs will receive a Bordetella vaccination every 6 months.  These are dogs that frequently visit doggy daycare, grooming facilities or are boarded often.
Medium Risk dogs need to receive a kennel cough vaccination within the 6 months prior to their stay.  These are dogs that board periodically.
Low Risk dogs will be evaluated at their annual physical examination to assess the needs and risk of that particular pet. 

At this time, we recommend alternating an intranasal Bordetella vaccine with on oral version of the vaccine.  The current intranasal vaccination also includes protection against parainfluenza virus.

Please give us a call if you have any questions of concerns about Bordetella and your dog.

Seville Wadsworth Veterinary Clinic

3898 Greenwich Rd.

Seville, Ohio 44273