Beware ! A persistent forceful cough is going around,

Sounds like a goose honk coming from your hound.

Dogs catch kennel cough when inhaling bacteria into their respiratory tract,

Exposure to crowded ,poorly ventilated kennels,a catching fact.

 

A lack of protection from dust and cigarette smoke can bring it on,

Coughing ,sneezing and eye discharge  in 2 or 3 weeks ,hopefully will be gone.

Use a harness instead of a collar if your dog pulls a lot,

Antibiotics from your vet,make sure you've got.

 

A cough vaccine is available and often required for a kennel stay.

From communal bowls and toys keep your dog away.

If infected an isolation period of up to 2 weeks is recommended,

Hopefully the panic produced by a kennel cough will have ended.

 

If your dog is bright ,perky and eating well,

This should not arouse an alarm bell.

In winter if taking a healthy dog for a groom,

It's best to wait somwhere other than  a crowded room.