[chihuahua-lady]

hiya i was at my vets today and he asked if i wanted ruby to have the kennel cough vaccine up her nose i wondered if anyone has had it done and how there dogs reacted it didnt sound very pleasent?

 

[Cooper]

Yes, it's essentially nose drops and they cough and sneeze a bit after it's over but it's quick and painless. I wish they could do all vaccinations like that.

I highly recommend it!

 

[Roie]

my dogs don't really mind it.. and be sure to get the vaccination in some form.. Kennel Cough can be deadly.

 

[sjc]

I always ask for the vaccination...half the dose. My Bruiser sneezed and hacked for 5days after he got the "nose spray"! :roll: His nose also ran like he had a cold....he was miserable!! However, he is sensitive that way because of his allergies.

 

[ngtah00]

Sammy had her vaccine a few months ago. She didn't like it but she was fine after she sneezed a bit.

 

[jec582]

Pixie just had her 2nd kennel cough med today. She usually sneezes once when she gets it but then is fine. It doesnt bother her too much. It's a good thing to have because many kennels and such places require it.

 

[chihuahua-lady]

thanks all for the advice its been a great help

 

[luv4mygirls]

i don't go with the nose on my dog's cause to me when they sneeze it looks like they are sneezing some of the vaccine out.....

 

[Rachael Polachek]

Lily sniffed, snortled and sneezed for several minutes to the point that I thought she was having a bad reaction. I think she just didn't like having stuff sprayed up her nose but I suppose it's better than a shot. :?

 

[karis]

My maltepoo Paris had it, she sneezed once and that was it. I think it's a lot better than a shot. She really didn't seemed bothered by it.

 

[Boogaloo]

Bosco isn't a big fan of having that kennel cough thing up his nose, but it wasn't that bad. It's a lot better to witness that then to have to watch them get a shot! :shock:

 

[Cooper]

Bosco isn't a big fan of having that kennel cough thing up his nose, but it wasn't that bad. It's a lot better to witness that then to have to watch them get a shot! :shock:

I second that... it's also easier to watch than watching a dog with kennel cough. I can't stand going into the medical ward at the shelter and hearing all the coughing and labored breathing of those dogs. It breaks my heart. They all sound like they've got emphysema or something.

 

[Kristin]

Lina had it. It was the only vaccine she had that I didn't want to cry while they were giving it. The others she just looked at me like, "mommy, why are you letting them do this to me?"

 

[chilady]

Some of mine are ok with the kc vaccine & some aren't ( the shorter nosed ones).
The first time they have the vaccine they don't know what's happening but after they've had it a few times they get wise to it . :shock:
I find if I put my hand over their eyes they can't see the vet approach them so they don't back off at the crucial moment.
They may splutter a bit after but it's quick & painless just a bit uncomfortable.
As you show your dogs don't let them have this done whilst on the table, hold them in your arms, as you don't want them to associate this with a judge approaching them. :wave: