Below are some recent questions we've received regarding Nobivac KC (Kennel Cough) Vaccine for Dogs, including answers from our team.
28 September 2015 at 3:57pm
Hi do i need a prescription for this?
Hi do I need a prescription for this and is it easy to administer?
Thank you
Dr. John Cousins BVSc MRCVS
You do need to send us a written prescription from your vet (email, fax, post etc). The vaccine is not difficult to administer if your dog is cooperative and you are good at this sort of thing, but this would be something your vet would be better able to assess. You need to draw the vaccine into the syringe provided then dribble the drops into one nostril. If you do this yourself you would not get a vaccine certificate to show to kennels etc, but your dog would be protected if you give it correctly.
29 May 2015 at 10:29pm
Kennel Cough Vaccine
Our dog had his kennel cough vaccine on 29th July 2014. We are going away earlier this year and will be away when his current dose "expires". Therefore, he needs to have his vaccine given to him around 16th July. Will him having two doses within a one year period be problematic?
Dr. John Cousins BVSc MRCVS
That is no problem, it is much better to give the vaccine slightly earlier this year.
21 May 2015 at 11:48am
Too much vaccine
hi
should a puppy of 14 weeks and weighs 1 KG be given the kennel cough vaccine along with her other vaccinations even if she is not gong to be kennelled. also how much is the right dosage for her?
thanks
Dr. John Cousins BVSc MRCVS
Vaccinations like this are generally given at the same dose regardless of the size of the patient. This vaccine is safe to give from 3 weeks of age and many puppies weigh less than 1kg at that age. I am sure it would be safe to give the full dose (1 vial) to your puppy.
How important it is to vaccinate is a completely different question. Many dogs are never vaccinated for KC and they can do perfectly well. Some of them will go on to get KC, but for most it is an unpleasant and irritating disease, but not dangerous. Occasionally it will make dogs seriously ill. Many dogs which do become infected have never been in a kennels, they just pick it up out on walks. I would not regard this vaccine as a core requirement, but it is probably a good idea to vaccinate nonetheless.
3 April 2015 at 1:09pm
Proof of dosage
How will I be able to prove to my kennel owner that I have given the dose? Usually you have a signed vaccine card from the vets?
Dr. John Cousins BVSc MRCVS
It is possible for us to send you a blank certificate, to which you can apply the stickers which are provided with the vaccine itself. Only a vet can sign to say that a vet has given the dose, but you can sign it yourself as the owner to say that you gave the vaccine. It is then up to the kennels to judge the value of this themselves. (You must not pretend to be a vet though, that is regarded in principle as a serious crime.)
9 June 2014 at 11:08am
Kennel Cough vaccine not from a vet.
Is there anything preventing owners giving kennel cough vaccine to their dogs?
Can kennels turn you away on the basis this was not given by a vet?
Assume you need to record it in passport. Does it also require a stamp or is batch number sufficient?
Dr. John Cousins BVSc MRCVS
If your vet will write out a prescription for this vaccine (which probably he should on request, if he believes you to be capable of giving the vaccine safely) then there is nothing preventing you from giving this vaccine. However as you point out, that might not be the end of the story. Should anyone want to know if your dog has received the vaccination, such as a boarding kennels, then it is up to them whatever level of proof they wish to accept. A professional signature on a vaccine certificate is usually regarded as quite good proof. You can use the stickers provided with the vaccine to show that the vaccine has been given, but it would be up to a kennel owner (or whoever) to decide if they were happy with that. If you have a kennels in mind, then ask them first. Explain why you might want to do this. Personally I would accept an owner's declaration because the vaccine is given to hep protect that dog more than anything else. It is not likely to have a big impact on other dogs and this vaccine is not regarded as a "core" vaccine anyway. It is only moderately effective in any case. For most dogs, it is easy to give anyway, especially if it is warmed gently in your hand first, not straight from the fridge.
24 January 2014 at 7:42pm
Mr
hello do you get a sticker with the kennel cough for records to attach to book ,
Dr. John Cousins BVSc MRCVS
This vaccine is supplied with a sticker on the actual bottle. It is designed to be peeled off and put onto the vaccine record card. It states the name of the product (Nobivac KC) as well as the batch number and expiry date of the vaccine (to show it was in date when the vaccine was given). [Repeat vaccines are given once a year, which is completely different of course to the expiry date on the vaccine, which is a use-by date for that bottle.]
FAQs
Please note: Although Nobivac KC is not injected, you will need to also purchase a syringe and needle to take the dose out of the bottle. This is then administered through the green tip (supplied), which is placed into the nose.
Does nobivac vaccine cover kennel cough? ›
Nobivac KC provides immunisation against two significant causes of canine infectious respiratory disease (commonly referred to as kennel cough) and is recommended for any dogs that are regularly mixed or regularly come into contact with other dogs (e.g. kenneling, boarding, dog training etc.).
How to administer nobivac kc? ›
Allow the sterile diluent provided to reach room temperature (15 - 25°C). Aseptically reconstitute the freeze-dried vaccine with the diluent. Shake well after addition of the diluent. Remove the needle and administer 0.4 ml directly from the tip of the syringe into one nostril.
Do dogs really need kennel cough vaccines? ›
We strongly recommend you get your dog this vaccination, especially if you plan to house your dog in kennels for any period of time. There are 3 different versions of the vaccine.
Can you buy Bordetella vaccine over the counter? ›
So while bordetella vaccines may be purchased from a feed store or pet supply store, those vaccines are also manufactured using less advanced technology and may not be as effective at protecting your pet from the disease.
Is it safe to vaccinate your dog at home? ›
Giving your dog their vaccinations at home is easy, convenient, affordable, and safe (When the proper steps are taken). In this article, we'll teach you everything you need to know about vaccinating your dog.
Is Nobivac a good vaccine? ›
NOBIVAC® 1-RABIES IS A SAFE CHOICE
Proven to be uniformly safe in experimental tests, with no significant adverse reactions in extensive clinical trials.
How long does Nobivac KC take to work? ›
Onset of immunity: for Bordetella bronchiseptica: 72 hours after vaccination; for canine parainfluenza virus: 3 weeks after vaccination.
Is Nobivac the same as Bordetella? ›
Nobivac® KC is a live freeze-dried vaccine containing live Bordetella bronchiseptica strain B-C2 and live Canine parainfluenza virus strain Cornell for active immunization of dogs against Bordetella bronchiseptica and Canine parainfluenza virus, resulting in prevention of kennel cough.
How much is a KC vaccine? ›
Dog Price List
| Standard Price | Pet Health Club |
|---|
| Puppy Vaccination Course | £82.00 | Included |
| Puppy 2nd Vaccination (1st elsewhere) | £50.00 | Included |
| Dog Kennel Cough Vaccination * | £46.00 | Included |
| Dog Booster Vaccination | £50.00 | Included |
What age can Nobivac KC be administered from? Dogs should be at least 3 weeks of age. Use of Nobivac KC and period of anticipated risk? Unvaccinated dogs should receive one dose at least 3 weeks prior to the period of anticipated risk, e.g. temporary kennelling, in order to be assured of protection for both pathogens.
What is the best vaccine for kennel cough? ›
Until independent studies are published about the oral bivalent Bordetella vaccine, we still suggest the intranasal Bordetella vaccine (bivalent or trivalent) as the most appropriate formulation to use in shelters and for owned pets.
Do dogs feel unwell after kennel cough vaccine? ›
Lethargy. The most common reaction a dog will have to receive the Bordetella vaccine is a feeling of malaise, lethargy, or discomfort, often accompanied by a very mild fever. This reaction arises as a side effect of the dog's immune system working to respond to the vaccine appropriately.
Does Nobivac cover kennel cough? ›
Nobivac KC is a low volume dose (0.4ml), easy to administer, intranasal vaccine which acts against both the key causative agents of infectious Tracheobronchitis and provides protection within 72 hours and lasts for at least 12 months. It can be used in puppies as young as three weeks and in pregnant dogs.
Why did my dog get kennel cough when vaccinated? ›
Dogs with compromised immune systems or dogs that were exposed to kennel cough before receiving the vaccine may develop the illness in spite of vaccination. The good news is, the condition will usually resolve on its own, or if it becomes severe, medication can help fight bacterial infection and cough symptoms.
What vaccine covers kennel cough? ›
Bordetella Vaccine for Dogs
The Bordetella vaccine protects dogs against this particular virus and will stop them from getting kennel cough. The intranasal version of the vaccine is typically administered yearly, although boarding facilities or hospitals may recommend it every six months.
What does the Nobivac vaccine cover? ›
Nobivac DP Plus is a veterinary vaccine used to protect dogs against two separate infections caused by canine distemper virus and canine parvovirus.
Does DHPP protect against kennel cough? ›
The 5-in-1 vaccine for dogs is typically referred to by its acronym (DHPP, DAPP, or DA2PP) to indicate the diseases it protects against. This vaccine includes protection against: Canine distemper virus (D) Two types of adenoviruses, hepatitis and kennel cough (A, A2, or H)
Can you get kennel cough if your dog is vaccinated? ›
Unfortunately, your dogs can develop kennel cough even if they were vaccinated. This seems patently unfair, you did everything you could to keep your dog healthy. Fortunately, kennel cough is not usually a serious illness and your dog should make a full, and uneventful recovery.
