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Originally Posted by Marhcarter  My last dog (lab mutt) got kennel cough after being boarded (at the vet, no less...huh...) but he wasn't vaccinated. I will always get bordetella vaccine because Homer-dog was so pitiful until he was over it and I cannot swear that there won't ever be an emergency situation where I have to board Huey (and the vet is the closest and most trustworthy) or when I have to take him into a situation where another dog might be infected, such as the groomer, who also boards but has never asked me for proof of vaccination. I just got my notice from the vet that annual exam & shots are due, so we will be getting all that done in a few days. |
Everyone has their different opinions on this. BUT I have to agree. My little dogs get one every 6 months b/c they go out in public so much and it is easy for them to catch it. Now, my large dog... he only gets it when I know he is boarding. I also take him in 2 weeks before boarding to get this it in his system instead of letting them give it the same day as drop off.
Just for an exam, fecal, complete blood panel and urinalysis in my area runs roughly $275.00 so the OP got an awesome deal if you ask me.