Marilyn - please refresh my memory - is Nicki a little black poodle? I could be thinking of the dog down the street. I've been gone so long I can't remember much without some clues. Kennel cough only lasts about 2 weeks. Wasn't a big deal when my Charlie had it. Unfortunately, like Nicki he had so many other, more serious issues that nobody even heard the cough sometimes. Oh, I see right above here that Nicki's doing just fine. Phew! Good for both of you.