--- title: CIRDC | Happy Paws Kennels Glossary url: https://happypawskennels.com/glossary/cirdc/ business: Happy Paws Kennels address: 6677 Midway Road, Dixon, CA 95620 phone: 707-678-6600 hours: drop-off and pick-up every day 7:30-11:30 AM and 2:00-5:00 PM type: Dog and cat boarding kennel on about 10 country acres; caring for pets in Dixon since 1971 rates: 2026 rates, effective for reservations made on or after Jan 1, 2026 (dogs from $52 a night, cats $35 a night) --- - [Home](https://happypawskennels.com/) - [Glossary](https://happypawskennels.com/glossary/) - CIRDC # CIRDC CIRDC is short for canine infectious respiratory disease complex, the veterinary name for what most owners call kennel cough. It is a group of contagious respiratory illnesses, and Happy Paws requires the Bordetella vaccine and recommends canine influenza to lower the risk. [Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin)[Call 707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) Veterinarians moved to this name because no single germ explains every case. Several bacteria and viruses can be involved, often together. ## What the name covers The AKC lists Bordetella bronchiseptica as a common cause of kennel cough but notes that mycoplasmas and viruses such as parainfluenza, adenovirus type 2 and canine respiratory coronavirus can take part too. Cornell's Riney Canine Health Center explains the name the same way: several agents, often more than one at a time. That is why a dog can catch a cough despite a vaccine. ## Signs and timeline A harsh, honking cough is the main sign. Gagging, sneezing, a runny nose, eye discharge, mild tiredness and sometimes a low fever or reduced appetite can follow. The AKC gives an incubation of 2 to 14 days and says most dogs recover in one to three weeks. Dogs should stay away from others while coughing and for at least two weeks after it stops. ## How it spreads Direct contact, droplets from coughing and shared objects such as water bowls and toys carry it. Cold air, poor ventilation and stress raise a dog's susceptibility. Kennels, day care, dog parks and shows are higher-contact places. The Happy Paws kennel-cough notice says outbreaks happen occasionally and usually clear in a few days, and that vaccines cover only some of the causes. ## What Happy Paws asks Dogs need current rabies, distemper/parvo and Bordetella vaccines through the end of the stay. Canine influenza is recommended but not required. Read [canine respiratory illness outbreaks](https://happypawskennels.com/vaccines/dog-respiratory-illness/), [kennel cough](https://happypawskennels.com/vaccines/kennel-cough/) and [boarding and kennel cough risk](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/boarding-and-kennel-cough-risk/). See also the [Bordetella entry](https://happypawskennels.com/glossary/bordetella/). ## Protecting your dog before a stay Check the dates on every vaccine record, and book your vet visit early enough for the recommended canine influenza booster. Keep a coughing dog home. Avoid new dog-park trips in the week before a stay if you can, because a mild cold picked up there can show up while your dog is away. Bring your dog's normal food, since stress and sudden diet changes lower resistance, and arrive at a calm pace. After the stay, watch for a cough for the next two weeks, matching the 2 to 14 day incubation the AKC gives. Call your vet early if breathing looks hard. ### Sources (checked October 19, 2026) - [AKC, kennel cough in dogs](https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/kennel-cough-in-dogs/) - [Happy Paws Kennels vaccination requirements](https://happypawskennels.com/vaccination-requirements/) - [Cornell Riney Canine Health Center, canine respiratory illness](https://riney.vet.cornell.edu/member-benefits-health-tips/canine-respiratoryillness-january) ### 2026 nightly rates - First Class kennel $72 - Business Class kennel $59 - Economy Class kennel $52 - Cat condo $35 All-inclusive: food, medications and walks. 2026 rates, effective for reservations made on or after Jan 1, 2026. [All 2026 rates](https://happypawskennels.com/rates/) ### Visit or call 6677 Midway Road, Dixon, CA 95620 [707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) | Drop-off and pick-up, every day | 7:30 to 11:30 AM and 2:00 to 5:00 PM | | --- | --- | | Tours, every day (no appointment) | 9:00 to 11:00 AM and 2:00 to 4:00 PM | [Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin) ### Related - [Kennel cough](https://happypawskennels.com/vaccines/kennel-cough/) - [Canine respiratory illness outbreaks](https://happypawskennels.com/vaccines/dog-respiratory-illness/) - [Boarding and kennel cough risk](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/boarding-and-kennel-cough-risk/) - [Bordetella](https://happypawskennels.com/glossary/bordetella/) - [Canine influenza](https://happypawskennels.com/glossary/canine-influenza/) ## Read next - [DHPP](https://happypawskennels.com/glossary/dhpp/) - [FVRCP](https://happypawskennels.com/glossary/fvrcp/) - [Canine influenza](https://happypawskennels.com/glossary/canine-influenza/) - [Leptospirosis](https://happypawskennels.com/glossary/leptospirosis/) - [Titer test](https://happypawskennels.com/glossary/titer-test/) - [Rabies certificate](https://happypawskennels.com/glossary/rabies-certificate/) - [Intact](https://happypawskennels.com/glossary/intact/) - [Spay and neuter](https://happypawskennels.com/glossary/spay-and-neuter/) Answers ## Questions people ask Still have a question? Call [707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) (every day 7:30-11:30 AM and 2-5 PM) or see the [boarding FAQ](https://happypawskennels.com/faq/). ### Is CIRDC the same as kennel cough? Yes, it is the newer name for the same group of illnesses. ### Can people catch it? The usual causes are dog-specific. Ask your doctor or vet if someone in your home is at risk. ### When should I call my vet? If a cough is severe, lasts, or comes with fever, loss of appetite or trouble breathing. ### How long does a cough last? Most dogs recover within one to three weeks, according to the AKC.