Kennel cough

 Kennel cough
 

Since I haven’t had personal experience with  natural acquired kennel cough (only side effects to the vaccine) I can only give you info that I have found.
 

Kennel Cough is a catch-all term that includes a number of different infections that cause dogs to cough.
For true “Kennel cough” also known as TRACHEOBRONCHITIS, Two  agents, a virus and a bacterium must come together
 

VIRUS MEMBERS OF THE “KENNEL COUGH” COMPLEX ARE
Parainfluenza virus  (covered in your 5 way puppy shot)
Canine Adenovirus type 2  (covered in your 5 way puppy shot)
Canine Distemper Virus   (covered in your 5 way puppy shot)
Canine Herpesvirus (  no vaccine  available in the US)
Canine Reovirus (type 1, 2, or 3) (vaccines has not been developed)
 

THE BACTERIUM MEMBER
 

Bordetella bronchiseptica (can start causing symptoms within 3 hours of contact)
 

Other things that can mimic kennel cough
Dust exposure
Cigarette smoke exposure
Household cleaners
Pollen
Air fresheners
Laundry detergents
 

Kennel cough is airborne but by the most part self-limiting and most dogs are over it in about 21days. But if no improve is seen with in a week it is recommended to see a vet. who may want to give antibiotics to be on the safe side
There are two types of vaccines. One  Injectable and one intranasal neither is recommend for a breeder to give. Due to side effects, that could effect younger puppies.
 

“The parainfluenza virus can be spread to other pets for up to 3 or 4 days after vaccination, so keeps your dog isolated from other dogs after the vaccine is administered.”