Signs of mysterious respiratory illness affecting dogs reported in at least a dozen states
- A mysterious respiratory disease affecting dogs has been reported in at least a dozen US states, including Washington, Oregon, California, Florida, and Pennsylvania. The disease remains unidentified and is distinct from known canine respiratory diseases.
- Veterinarians and researchers are working with state and federal agencies to determine the cause of the illness, which has been described as an "atypical canine infectious respiratory disease." Symptoms include coughing, sneezing, discharge, lethargy, and pneumonia in severe cases.
- Cases of the disease have been reported in multiple states, with some dogs experiencing prolonged and unresponsive coughing that can progress to pneumonia and in rare cases, death. Owners are advised to seek veterinary care and reduce contact with sick dogs.
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Some Jacksonville dog owners clueless about mystery respiratory illness spreading 14 states
Despite national warnings about a mystery respiratory illness affecting canines across a dozen states, many Northeast Florida residents said they haven’t heard anything about the highly contagious illness that has spread to 14 states including Florida and Georgia. Pet owners at the John Gorrie Dog Park in Five Points said they were clueless about the illness.It was Laurel Daughterty’s first time hearing about it.“It’s concerning. I will think be…
Unusual respiratory illness found in dogs in at least a dozen states, including Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS -- If you're a dog owner, think twice about bringing your pet around many others. Veterinarians said an unusual respiratory illness is increasing in at least one dozen states, including Indiana. You've probably heard of kennel cough – a common infection in dogs that's rarely life-threatening. "I took her to the vet to get some other vaccines, and I left her in the car and said, 'My dog's doing this coughing. Is it okay if I bring …
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