Planning your summer holidays? ☀️✈️ While you pack your bags and book your flights, don’t forget to plan ahead for your pet family member too!
In Dubai, summer often means boarding your dog in a kennel, daycare, or pet hotel. These places due to the sheer number of dogs together- no matter how clean- can be a hotspot for kennel cough, a contagious respiratory disease that spreads easily between dogs through the air in shared spaces.
What is Kennel Cough?
Kennel cough (also called canine infectious tracheobronchitis) is like a doggy cold or flu, caused by a mix of viruses and bacteria—including Bordetella bronchiseptica. It leads to a persistent, dry, hacking cough and is highly contagious.
Dogs catch it through:
- Shared air (coughing, sneezing)
- Water bowls
- Toys or bedding
- Nose-to-nose greetings (common at the dog park, daycare & boarding!)
Signs to Watch For:
- Persistent dry “honking” “whooping” cough
- Sneezing or runny nose
- Mild fever
- Lethargy or low energy
- Less interest in food
Most dogs recover well at home, but should be isolated from their friends for approximately 7days until their cough has completely disappeared. Puppies, seniors, and immune-compromised dogs are at risk of secondary complications such as dehydration or even pneumonia.
Prevention is Key—Especially Before Travel
Before checking your pet into a boarding facility or daycare:
✅ Make sure their kennel cough vaccine is up to date
✅ Ideally, vaccinate at least 7days before boarding
We Can Help
At 2Feet4Paws, we offer dog vaccination in Dubai, the intra-nasal kennel cough vaccines and full pre-boarding health checks to ensure your pup is protected while you’re away. Book ahead and travel with peace of mind knowing your pet is in safe paws.
Call us today or book online to update your dog’s vaccines before your holiday.
