CANINE COUGH NOTICE

Please be advised ...

Canine Cough has been diagnosed in our area on multiple occasions. Canine cough is an extremely contagious upper resporatory disease which is spread by an air-born virus. It shows symptoms that include a runny nose, slight fever, hacking cough, and possible loss of appetite. Just as in the common cold, it is not "cured" but must run its course. The symptoms can be controlled through antibiotics and/or cough suppressants from your veterinarian.

Since these viruses can be present anywhere and are air-born, they can travel considerable distances. It is possible to catch canine cough by simply walking down the street. It can affect any dog, even one that never leaves its own backyard.

Best Friends Windy City is taking every prevetative measure to ensure this virus does not contaminate our kennel.



If your dog has been coughing, running a temperature(normal k9 temperature ranges from 100F-101F), please keep your best friends at home. We reserve the right to refuse entry for daycare or to board any dog that we feel may jeopardize the health and well being of the rest of the dogs staying with us.



This will ensure the safety of all our clients as well as any other dogs that may pass in our area.