At-a-glance
Helps reduce risk and severity of kennel-cough complex in higher-exposure dogs.
Protects against
Bordetella bronchiseptica (and related respiratory components in some products).
Typical schedule
Timing and route vary by product; boosters often used before boarding/daycare windows.
Safety & side effects
Common
Mild sneezing/cough (intranasal/oral products), temporary lethargy.
When to be cautious
Coordinate with facility requirements and local respiratory outbreak context.
Questions to ask your veterinarian
- Is this vaccine core for my pet's species and local disease risk?
- What timing is ideal based on age, prior doses, and exposure profile?
- Can we align this with other preventive care visits?
- What post-vaccine reactions are expected vs urgent to report?
Timing
- Start age
- ~8 weeks
- Booster interval
- Varies
- Repeat interval
- ~12 months
References
Urgent reaction signs
Seek urgent veterinary care for breathing difficulty, facial swelling, persistent vomiting, collapse, or severe lethargy after vaccination.
Confirm with your vet
Vaccination recommendations and legal requirements vary by region and individual health history.