{"id":6493,"date":"2022-05-17T15:00:15","date_gmt":"2022-05-17T15:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-kennel-cough-be-transmitted-by-humans\/"},"modified":"2022-05-16T07:14:32","modified_gmt":"2022-05-16T07:14:32","slug":"can-kennel-cough-be-transmitted-by-humans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-kennel-cough-be-transmitted-by-humans\/","title":{"rendered":"Can kennel cough be transmitted by humans?"},"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\/can-kennel-cough-be-transmitted-by-humans\/#Can_kennel_cough_be_transmitted_by_humans\" title=\"Can kennel cough be transmitted by humans?\">Can kennel cough be transmitted by humans?<\/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\/can-kennel-cough-be-transmitted-by-humans\/#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-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-kennel-cough-be-transmitted-by-humans\/#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-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-kennel-cough-be-transmitted-by-humans\/#How_did_my_dog_get_kennel_cough\" title=\"How did my dog get kennel cough?\">How did my dog get 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\/can-kennel-cough-be-transmitted-by-humans\/#Can_kennel_cough_be_spread_via_clothing\" title=\"Can kennel cough be spread via clothing?\">Can kennel cough be spread via clothing?<\/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\/can-kennel-cough-be-transmitted-by-humans\/#How_long_can_kennel_cough_live_on_clothes\" title=\"How long can kennel cough live on clothes?\">How long can kennel cough live on clothes?<\/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\/can-kennel-cough-be-transmitted-by-humans\/#How_long_until_a_dog_with_kennel_cough_is_not_contagious\" title=\"How long until a dog with kennel cough is not contagious?\">How long until a dog with kennel cough is not contagious?<\/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\/can-kennel-cough-be-transmitted-by-humans\/#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-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-kennel-cough-be-transmitted-by-humans\/#How_long_does_kennel_cough_live_on_clothing\" title=\"How long does kennel cough live on clothing?\">How long does kennel cough live on clothing?<\/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\/can-kennel-cough-be-transmitted-by-humans\/#How_contagious_is_kennel_cough_on_clothes\" title=\"How contagious is kennel cough on clothes?\">How contagious is kennel cough on clothes?<\/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\/can-kennel-cough-be-transmitted-by-humans\/#Can_a_person_carry_a_kennel_cough_germ_to_another_pet\" title=\"Can a person carry a kennel cough germ to another pet?\">Can a person carry a kennel cough germ to another pet?<\/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\/can-kennel-cough-be-transmitted-by-humans\/#How_did_my_dog_get_kennel_cough_without_being_in_a_kennel\" title=\"How did my dog get kennel cough without being in a kennel?\">How did my dog get kennel cough without being in a kennel?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-kennel-cough-be-transmitted-by-humans\/#How_did_my_dog_pick_up_kennel_cough\" title=\"How did my dog pick up kennel cough?\">How did my dog pick up kennel cough?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-kennel-cough-be-transmitted-by-humans\/#Can_dogs_get_kennel_cough_without_going_anywhere\" title=\"Can dogs get kennel cough without going anywhere?\">Can dogs get kennel cough without going anywhere?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_kennel_cough_be_transmitted_by_humans\"><\/span>Can kennel cough be transmitted by humans?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Can humans catch kennel cough? 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.<\/b><\/p>\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_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=\"How_did_my_dog_get_kennel_cough\"><\/span>How did my dog get kennel cough?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Kennel cough, scientifically known as canine infectious tracheobronchitis, is easily spread from dog to dog <b>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.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_kennel_cough_be_spread_via_clothing\"><\/span>Can kennel cough be spread via clothing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Kennel Cough can survive outside for a limited time (about half an hour), but is highly contagious until that point. <b>You can also transmit kennel cough from an infected dog on your hands, shoes, and clothing<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_can_kennel_cough_live_on_clothes\"><\/span>How long can kennel cough live on clothes?<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=\"How_long_until_a_dog_with_kennel_cough_is_not_contagious\"><\/span>How long until a dog with kennel cough is not contagious?<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=\"How_long_does_kennel_cough_live_on_clothing\"><\/span>How long does kennel cough live on clothing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>People, and their clothing, can also serve as a source of transmission if they do not disinfect their hands and clothing between pets. 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=\"How_contagious_is_kennel_cough_on_clothes\"><\/span>How contagious is kennel cough on clothes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How long can kennel cough stay on clothes? Bordetella bacteria can survive on surfaces for <b>up to two full days, so it&#8217;s easily spread between dogs via contaminated objects.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_person_carry_a_kennel_cough_germ_to_another_pet\"><\/span>Can a person carry a kennel cough germ to another pet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Key takeaways. While <b>it&#8217;s possible to contract kennel cough from a dog or other pet, it&#8217;s also unlikely. People with underlying medical conditions are most at risk. The best way to protect against kennel cough is to make sure your pet is up to date on vaccinations.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_did_my_dog_get_kennel_cough_without_being_in_a_kennel\"><\/span>How did my dog get kennel cough without being in a kennel?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>4.) My dog has not spent time in a boarding kennelhow could he have kennel cough? Many causes of respiratory infections are extremely contagious, and <b>dogs can become exposed via close contact with another infected dog in a variety of settings including dog parks, daycare facilities and training classes<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_did_my_dog_pick_up_kennel_cough\"><\/span>How did my dog pick up kennel cough?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Kennel cough, scientifically known as canine infectious tracheobronchitis, is easily <b>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 child daycare.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_get_kennel_cough_without_going_anywhere\"><\/span>Can dogs get kennel cough without going anywhere?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Excitement, exercise, and changes in temperature or humidity can induce coughing, as can pressure on the trachea, such as from a collar. <b>A small percentage of infected dogs may have no symptoms at all yet still shed the virus and spread the disease<\/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","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Can kennel cough be transmitted by humans?How long is kennel cough contagious for?Can I spread kennel cough on my clothes?How did my dog get kennel cough?Can kennel cough be spread via clothing?How long can kennel cough live on clothes?How long until a dog with kennel cough is not contagious?How long is 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":[],"class_list":["post-6493","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-animal"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6493"}],"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=6493"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6493\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":118464,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6493\/revisions\/118464"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6493"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6493"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6493"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}