Methotrexate and kennel cough live vaccine

[Gramma3]

Hi, my dog has kennel cough every year. However this year as I am on Methotrexate 20mg injections I am classed as immunosuppressed.

Can my dog have a live kennel cough vaccine?

I am going to ask rheumy team but wondered if anyone has answer here? Thanks all

[3LittleBirds2]

Hi Gramma

Always best to check with your Rheumy team and Vet as we can’t give medical advice on here. 😊

For what’s it worth, my dogs always have their Kennel cough jab , the Vet has advised not to let them touch my face etc for about 10 days after and always wash hands after contact.

I was on Rituxumab for 7 years and not known to myself caught kennel cough off a poorly puppy I rescued the Respiratory team had not seen it before , it’s still there dormant in my lungs, I’m more aware now, but ALWAYS check with the professionals.

[Spanelmad]

I'm on Mtx for 15'years all my dogs have had kennel cough vax.It's waying up the risks, it's more likely the dog gets I'll

[wilbertjellyfish]

I'm a vet and on Mtx injections. Id advise get someone else to take the dog to the appointment or ask your vet to get a nurse to hold your dog for the vaccine and you stay out of the room. Then for 7-10 days be a bit more careful about washing hands after petting your puppy and I personally don't recommend letting dogs lick round your face.

I've been on Mtx for seven years and so far not had an issue giving the vaccine

[Gramma3 in reply to wilbertjellyfish]

Thanks that makes sense.

[ruth_p]

Mine has the live vaccine.

[Wobbies]

I just stay out of the room whilst my dog has her vaccination and don't overcuddle for a few days.

[WilfDog]

Hi

Like others have said, I don't think it is a huge risk if you take precautions, and our dog has had kennel cough vaccines in the past, especially as he is a rescue. They wont' release the dog without them having the vaccine. However, this time at the vets we declined it. Our dog has had them in the past but I use natural remedies on him now instead. I was very unsure what to do mind, so I think either is fine. 😊🐾

[PCStrawberry]

Zero issues here. We've never had a zoonotic transmission from a canine vaccination.