Dog kennel
Kennel cough is a common occurrence in kennels with poor air circulation and is the direct result of bacteria. Dogs coughing while in a kennel will quickly spread the bacteria throughout the air and with poor air flow it can quickly spread to other animals. Proper cleaning and vaccinations of dogs can help prevent further sickness from aerial bacteria.
Instructions
1. Clean any area that can collect moisture with diluted bleach and antibacterial spray. Use a mixture that is half bleach and half water.
2. Search for any area that may have mold, including hard-to-reach areas. Checking drainage areas that urine and feces may be collected is important as there may be an abundance of bacteria buildup.
3. Vaccinate any dog that comes into the kennel area so that it can not get kennel cough and can not spread the bacteria. Animal shelters often require strays to be immediately immunized so nothing can be spread.
4. Quarantine any animal that has a chronic cough as they may have kennel cough and should be immediately vaccinated and checked by a veterinarian.
5. Use a dehumidifier if the kennel is open to the outdoor environment. Water building up in a kennel can quickly spread the bacteria and using a dehumidifier can reduce this.
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