Respiratory illness sickening dogs continues spreading. What vets advise

Veterinarians are urging dog owners to monitor their pets for respiratory symptoms, keep them up to date on vaccines and avoid boarding them this holiday season as cases of a mystery illness rise.

Vets in at least 12 states have been reporting cases of an unknown upper respiratory illness that has been unresponsive to antibiotics. While typically mild to moderate, it can lead to complications such as pneumonia and in some cases even death, according to Dr. Kelly Cairns, vice president of medical excellence and education for Thrive Pet Healthcare and a board member of the Chicago Veterinary Medicine Association.

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Chicago Sun-Times
2023-11-21 15:49:10