ORLANDO, FL (Ivanhoe Newswire) — There’s a growing concern among dog owners and veterinarians as a new respiratory illness is infecting canines across the country. Dogs
You expect to see your fur baby doing this… playing, running, barking, etc.
But when you start to see them like lethargic … it’s cause for concern.
A new respiratory disease called Atypical Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease seems like a cold but can be fatal. Symptoms resemble kennel cough and experts say the newly discovered bacterium can quickly progress to a pneumonia that is not responsive to antibiotics. respiratory illness
Although vets still don’t know how it’s transmitted, some believe it’s caused through close contact and breathing in the same air as an infected dog … much like COVID is spread from person to person.
It’s not too late to take measures to insure your dog’s health. First, vaccinate your pooch against kennel cough and other respiratory viruses, restrict boarding, daycares, dog parks, and grooming visits, and be sure to call your vet as soon as you see any symptoms.
The mysterious illness began in the west this summer and now has been reported in states from Florida to California. Again, the most important thing you can do … monitor your dog daily. If you do see any signs, take them to your vet immediately.
Contributors to this news report include: Marsha Lewis, Producer; Roque Correa, Editor.
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