Symptoms of Kennel Cough

Before you give the Bordetella vaccine, be sure you understand what Kennel Cough really is and that you can treat it naturally. It’s much like a cold for you and me.

Your veterinarian, groomer and doggy day will most likely require the Bordetella vaccine every 6 months to have any stay in their facilities. If your dog it at risk of other health concerns and you wish to avoid giving the Bordetella vaccine, you may need to see out an in-home or mobile groomer, or have playdates for your dog in a more private setting.

Kennel Cough Symptoms

It's pretty similar to a common cold. And as you see in the details of the Bordetella Vaccine -- it's most often a mild issue and resolves on it's own.

You may notice:

• a bit of hoarseness / what seems like a scratchy throat

• reduced appetite

• runny nose

• reduced energy and not as playful or active

• fever

When this happens, we need a little respiratory support. And we can do that with essential oils, homeopathy, and supporting the dog's natural immune system.

Don't forget though that one important factor in staying well is a strong wellness foundation and strong immunity through nutrition!

If your dog already has some underlying health issues like: Leaky gut, thyroid issues, allergies, kidney disease, liver disease or cancer -- he may be more susceptible to infections. All the more reason to support the immunity system and avoid places in which we aren't sure of the health of other dogs.

Treating Kennel Cough Naturally

I once had a dog come into board and train after he had been boarded at a daycare facility. A day or two in, he started slinging green snot everywhere. I had a kennel full of dogs for training. So we began a regimen of essential oils diffused in the room, on their collars, and the dogs all had an essential oil remedy (with permission from the parents. We had it knocked out in a couple of days.

Ask me about Natural Remedies for Kennel Cough