Kennel Cough Vaccine

Kennel cough spreads easily wherever dogs congregate, so kennels routinely refuse to accept dogs without proof of a recent vaccination. Some operators accept the intranasal vaccine (given as nose drops); others require the injectable.

Check each kennel’s policy when booking — vaccination requirements and the minimum lead-time vary. Some operators also require titer test results or a vet sign-off for older dogs.

Home boarders typically require the same core vaccinations as kennels but are more flexible on kennel cough, since their environment is lower-risk.