Stella has Kennel Cough

[Jodi and Stella]

Stella has been hacking and coughing for a couple of days now. At first I thought she has something caught in her throat, then I saw F Parker's post on canine influenza and that kind of freaked me out. So I took her to the vet today and she was diagnosed with Bordetella. Even though she has been fully vaccinated does not guarantee she is immune, it just lessens the severity of it. Apparently there is a bit of an outbreak around here and my vet said fall is kind of the season for that. We got her on antibiotics and a cough suppresant and will have to isolate her until she is better. Unfortunately she has been quite social this last week with other dogs, so I've got some phone calls to make...

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

I am so sorry.  One of my dogs also had Bordetella even though he had been vaccinated.  I do think his case was lighter and he recovered quickly.

[Amy and Lily]

Stella, feel better soon!

[Donna K & Quincy]

Stella we hope you are feeling better.

[Sue, Lola, Pongo & Hubby]

awww, poor baby Stella!!! Hope you're getting lots of cuddles and warm blankets to snuggle into!

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Hope she feels better soon!!

[Sue, Murphy and Bella ()*o*()]

How's your patient, Stella today? Antibiotics kick in yet?

[Jodi and Stella]

She is already showing great improvement. Thanks Sue!