Vaccination Requirements

All campers must be up to date on all vaccinations, including:

Bordetella*- every 6 months!

Rabies

Distemper

Flea & Tick Preventatives

 

Proof of up to date vaccinations is required to schedule a Canine Interview, as well as ongoing proof of vaccinations in the future.  Please bring or fax vaccination information with you.  Our fax number at camp is 813-870-BARK.  If you would like us to contact your Vet, please let us know ahead of your camper's interview.

*What is Bordetella? 

Bordetella is a vaccination that helps to prevent kennel cough in dogs.  Kennel cough, known medically as infectious tracheobronchitis, is a disease in dogs characterized by the presence of a dry or harsh cough. It results from an infection of the dog’s respiratory system, resulting in inflammation. It typically presents as a dry, harsh cough, occasionally characterized as a honking sound. Some dog owners also describe the cough as sounding like an object is stuck in the dog’s throat. Coughing is usually persistent, occurring every several minutes throughout the entire day. Kennel cough is named as such because the disease can spread rapidly from one dog to another, especially when they live in the same quarters, such as in a kennel.

The bordetella vaccination is required every 6 months for our campers.