{"id":6476,"date":"2022-05-17T20:00:15","date_gmt":"2022-05-17T20:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-is-kennel-cough-contagious-for\/"},"modified":"2022-05-16T07:17:54","modified_gmt":"2022-05-16T07:17:54","slug":"how-long-is-kennel-cough-contagious-for","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-is-kennel-cough-contagious-for\/","title":{"rendered":"How long is kennel cough contagious for?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-is-kennel-cough-contagious-for\/#How_long_is_kennel_cough_contagious_for\" title=\"How long is kennel cough contagious for?\">How long is kennel cough contagious for?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-is-kennel-cough-contagious-for\/#Can_kennel_cough_be_passed_to_humans\" title=\"Can kennel cough be passed to humans?\">Can kennel cough be passed to humans?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-is-kennel-cough-contagious-for\/#How_is_kennel_cough_transmitted\" title=\"How is kennel cough transmitted?\">How is kennel cough transmitted?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-is-kennel-cough-contagious-for\/#Should_I_quarantine_my_dog_with_kennel_cough\" title=\"Should I quarantine my dog with kennel cough?\">Should I quarantine my dog with kennel cough?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-is-kennel-cough-contagious-for\/#Is_my_dog_still_contagious_with_kennel_cough\" title=\"Is my dog still contagious with kennel cough?\">Is my dog still contagious with kennel cough?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-is-kennel-cough-contagious-for\/#How_long_is_a_dog_contagious_after_being_treated_for_kennel_cough\" title=\"How long is a dog contagious after being treated for kennel cough?\">How long is a dog contagious after being treated for kennel cough?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-is-kennel-cough-contagious-for\/#How_long_is_kennel_cough_contagious_on_surfaces\" title=\"How long is kennel cough contagious on surfaces?\">How long is kennel cough contagious on surfaces?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-is-kennel-cough-contagious-for\/#Can_I_spread_kennel_cough_on_my_clothes\" title=\"Can I spread kennel cough on my clothes?\">Can I spread kennel cough on my clothes?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-is-kennel-cough-contagious-for\/#Can_you_pass_kennel_cough_through_clothes\" title=\"Can you pass kennel cough through clothes?\">Can you pass kennel cough through clothes?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-is-kennel-cough-contagious-for\/#Can_a_dog_get_kennel_cough_without_being_around_other_dogs\" title=\"Can a dog get kennel cough without being around other dogs?\">Can a dog get kennel cough without being around other dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-is-kennel-cough-contagious-for\/#How_long_does_kennel_cough_last_on_surfaces\" title=\"How long does kennel cough last on surfaces?\">How long does kennel cough last on surfaces?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-is-kennel-cough-contagious-for\/#How_is_kennel_cough_spread_to_other_dogs\" title=\"How is kennel cough spread to other dogs?\">How is kennel cough spread to other dogs?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_is_kennel_cough_contagious_for\"><\/span>How long is kennel cough contagious for?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How long is kennel cough contagious? In general, dogs who have kennel cough are no longer contagious after <b>10-14 days. This window can be shortened if antibiotics are used to treat the bacterial infection.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_kennel_cough_be_passed_to_humans\"><\/span>Can kennel cough be passed to humans?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Kennel cough is caused by a number of bacteria and viruses. <b>Most of them can&#8217;t be passed on to humans. The main bacteria (Bordetella bronchiseptica) can infect humans, but only those with weakened immune systems. Even then, it&#8217;s very rare.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_is_kennel_cough_transmitted\"><\/span>How is kennel cough transmitted?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here&#8217;s why: Kennel Cough is easily transmitted <b>when dogs cough or come in contact with each other or with contaminated surfaces. Even brief contact with an infected surface such as a bush or sidewalk is enough to transmit kennel cough.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_quarantine_my_dog_with_kennel_cough\"><\/span>Should I quarantine my dog with kennel cough?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog is exhibiting any symptoms of kennel cough, <b>take them to vet immediately and keep them away from other dogs, including daycare and boarding, for at least 14 days. This is generally how long it takes for a dog to completely shed the virus from their system and no longer be contagious to other dogs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_my_dog_still_contagious_with_kennel_cough\"><\/span>Is my dog still contagious with kennel cough?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How long is kennel cough contagious? In general, dogs who have kennel cough are <b>no longer contagious after 10-14 days. This window can be shortened if antibiotics are used to treat the bacterial infection.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_is_a_dog_contagious_after_being_treated_for_kennel_cough\"><\/span>How long is a dog contagious after being treated for kennel cough?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog is exhibiting any symptoms of kennel cough, take them to vet immediately and keep them away from other dogs, including daycare and boarding, for <b>at least 14 days. This is generally how long it takes for a dog to completely shed the virus from their system and no longer be contagious to other dogs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_is_kennel_cough_contagious_on_surfaces\"><\/span>How long is kennel cough contagious on surfaces?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bacteria, like Bordetella, can survive on surfaces for <b>up to 48 hours, ready and waiting to be transmitted to another unsuspecting host to continue the cycle of infection.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_spread_kennel_cough_on_my_clothes\"><\/span>Can I spread kennel cough on my clothes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is important to remember that <b>the disease can be spread by contact with objects that the infected dog has been around, such as food\/water dishes, crates, bedding, and clothing.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_pass_kennel_cough_through_clothes\"><\/span>Can you pass kennel cough through clothes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How long is kennel cough contagious? In general, dogs who have kennel cough are no longer contagious after <b>10-14 days. This window can be shortened if antibiotics are used to treat the bacterial infection.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_dog_get_kennel_cough_without_being_around_other_dogs\"><\/span>Can a dog get kennel cough without being around other dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is important to remember that <b>the disease can be spread by contact with objects that the infected dog has been around, such as food\/water dishes, crates, bedding, and clothing.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_kennel_cough_last_on_surfaces\"><\/span>How long does kennel cough last on surfaces?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Absolutely not. Dogs are at risk to contract kennel cough if they go anywhere other dogs are present or have been present. Just as a child may catch a cold or a virus at their daycare, taking your dog to a boarding or daycare facility such as Puppy Haven carries similar risks.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_is_kennel_cough_spread_to_other_dogs\"><\/span>How is kennel cough spread to other dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Because kennel cough (as well as other diseases) can survive for <b>up to 48 hours on surfaces, it is important to clean and disinfect counters, tables, floors, walls, cages, bowls, toys, and other surfaces on a regular basis and between handling different pets.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How long is kennel cough contagious for?Can kennel cough be passed to humans?How is kennel cough transmitted?Should I quarantine my dog with kennel cough?Is my dog still contagious with kennel cough?How long is a dog contagious after being treated for kennel cough?How long is kennel cough contagious on surfaces?Can I spread kennel&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6476"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6476"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6476\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":118474,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6476\/revisions\/118474"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6476"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6476"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6476"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}