Can I Give My Dog Bordetella Vaccine?
Can I give my dog a Bordetella shot?
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The injectable Bordetella vaccine isn’t suitable for dogs younger than 8 weeks, but the nasal spray version can be administered to dogs as young as 6 weeks old.O
Can I administer Bordetella vaccine?
The vaccine can be given as injection under the dog’s skin or through the nose, based on the behavior of their dogs and what they can tolerate. If you are a new dog owner, you may wonder how frequently this vaccine needs to be given.
Which dog vaccines are absolutely necessary?
– Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza and Parvovirus (DHPP). Commonly called the “distemper shot,” this combination vaccine actually protects against the four diseases in its full name. – Rabies. Rabies virus is fatal and all mammals, including humans, are susceptible to infection.
Is Bordetella vaccine necessary for dogs?
The Bordetella vaccine can prevent kennel cough. It is administered by vets as a squirt in the nose. Not all dogs need this vaccine, but we recommend it for social dogs and any dogs who will be boarded (most boarding facilities require proof of a recent Bordetella vaccine).A
Can I give my dog kennel cough vaccine?
The Bordetella vaccine can prevent kennel cough. It is administered by vets as a squirt in the nose. Not all dogs need this vaccine, but we recommend it for social dogs and any dogs who will be boarded (most boarding facilities require proof of a recent Bordetella vaccine).A
Is Bordetella the same as kennel cough?
It’s also referred to as Bordetella, because Bordetella bronchiseptica is the most common type of bacteria that causes canine kennel cough, and the vaccine to prevent kennel cough is referred to as the Bordetella vaccine.A
Can you administer Bordetella vaccine?
The vaccine can be given as injection under the dog’s skin or through the nose, based on the behavior of their dogs and what they can tolerate. If you are a new dog owner, you may wonder how frequently this vaccine needs to be given.
Can I vaccinate my dog myself?
Some vaccinations, like rabies shots, cannot be self-administered by owners. Dogs may have a severe reaction to the shots and may require immediate emergency medical attention.A
Does kennel cough vaccine stop kennel cough?
Unfortunately yes. The kennel cough vaccine protects our dogs against several, but not all, strains of kennel cough. Other bacteria and viruses can cause kennel cough, so your dog can still catch it despite being vaccinated.F
What Vaccines Can I give my dog myself?
We sell dog and cat vaccinations that you can administer to your pet on your own at home. These include the Canine Spectra™ 10, Canine Spectra 10+ Lyme, Canine Spectra™ 9, Canine Spectra™ 6, Canine Spectra™ 5, Kennel-Jec™ 2, Canine KC 3, Feline Focus Cat Vax 3 + FeLV, and Feline Focus™ 3 (vaccine drops).
How do dogs get Bordetella?
Kennel cough, scientifically known as canine infectious tracheobronchitis, is easily spread from dog to dog through aerosol droplets, direct contact, or contact with contaminated surfaces like food and water bowls, toys, or kennel runs — a bit like how the common cold is spread in grade schools.
