Respiratory disease is widespread among dogs in multiple states, prompting veterinarians to don’t understand what’s making them sick.
As veterinarians investigate the disease, they are encouraging dog owners to take precautions to keep their pets safe. The dog has a prolonged respiratory illness or pneumonia. The disease does not seem to respond to antibiotics.
Symptoms include coughing, sneezing, runny nose or eyes, and lethargy. Some cases of pneumonia become severe quickly, and a dog will only become critically ill within 24 to 36 hours.
The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) has received more than 200 case reports from veterinarians since mid-August, ODA communications director Andrea Cantu-Shoms said on Nov. 16.
“Based on the epidemiology of the cases reported to date, these cases appear to share a viral etiology, but most common respiratory diagnostic tests were negative,” Cantu-Shoms said. Stated. “In a small number of cases, tests are positive for M. cynos, but the pathogen is not believed to be the underlying causative agent.”
Dogs are most likely to get sick from close contact with many other dogs. This includes locations such as daycare centers, dog parks, groomers, and boarding facilities. Since mid-August, ODA has received reports of more than 200 cases from across the state. It’s unclear how many dogs died.
What are the symptoms of this disease?
If your dog shows any of these symptoms, contact your veterinarian.
According to the ODA, these cases include the following symptoms:
I cough.
sneeze.
Nasal and/or eye discharge.
Lethargy.
Symptoms also include chronic mild to moderate inflammation of the trachea that lasts for more than 6 to 8 weeks and has little or no response to antibiotics. Chronic pneumonia with little or no response to antibiotics. Acute pneumonia that rapidly becomes severe and often leads to poor outcomes within just 24 to 36 hours.
Where were there cases?
reported today We have confirmed cases matching the disease description in the following states:
Oregon
colorado
New Hampshire and surrounding Northeast region
California
Indiana
illinois
Washington
idaho
georgia
florida
What should dog owners do?
Dr. Curt Williams, director of the Oregon Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, says pet owners should make sure their dog is fully vaccinated and avoid contact with other dogs outside the household until the disease is under control. He said that it is necessary to avoid.
Dog owners can take steps to keep their dogs safe by reducing contact with large numbers of strange dogs, keeping dogs away from other dogs that may be sick, and keeping sick dogs at home. Masu.
Avoid sharing water bowls between multiple dogs, and ask your veterinarian about which vaccines they should receive. Common vaccines include canine influenza, Bordetella, and parainfluenza.
If you are concerned, please consult your veterinarian.
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