my poor Duncan Doodle—i think it's kennel cough

[Sally]

so i was at the home of a friend on Friday who has 2 German Shortair Pointers....They were both very sick with kennel cough. I left Duncan home. And when I got home I quickly washed up and changed my clothes just in case. Well apparently that didn't work. He just started coughing suddenly tonight (3 days later). My poor boy. It's so sad. I'm bringing him to vet tomorrow. I know it just has to run its course in most cases but i'd rather err on the side of caution and have him checked out.

no dog park for a few weeks. Thank god i work from home and can be here with him so he doesn't have to be miserable alone. I feel so guilty. I shouldn't have gone to that house knowing they had sick dogs. I really didn't expect that i'd be the one to transmit it. Ah poop!!!

[cheryl & oliver]

Awww, poor baby, but could it be some sort of cold or allergy? I thought it takes longer then that for it to show symptoms...OOPs I see Karen has answered my question below. Does he go to doggy daycare? Maybe if he does he could have got it there? Well whatever it is, I hope he is feeling better very soon. Keep us informed please...Hugs from your friends in Florida...

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

I think the incubation period for bordatella is 7-14 days, though, so it's doubtful that you brought the virus home from your friend's, especially since you were careful about bringing the germs in. he may have gotten it elsewhere.
I would definitely have the vet check him out, though. I hope he feels better soon.

[Suzann, Rosey & Bandit]

Yep, it's definately contagious. Bandit has esophagitus & KC right now. It's been 4 days and he still is down sick. We had to take him to the hospital last week because his esophagus was so inflamed he kept regurgitating bile. Definately take him to the vet.