DOG MYSTERY ILLNESS

In mid-August this year we heard about a respiratory illness affecting dogs in Oregon, particularly a rescue called The Asher House.

This mystery illness has spread to 14 states. These states include:

California

Colorado

Florida

Georgia

Idaho

Illinois

Indiana

Maryland

Massachusetts

New Hampshire

Oregon

Rhode Island

Vermont

Washington

In Oregon alone over 200 cases have been reported. Experts are warning you to keep your dogs out of dog parks, pet stores, and grooming facilities. THEY ARE STRONGLY WARNING AGAINST BOARDING YOUR DOGS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON! Instead hiring a company or person to let your dog out or to stay with your dog.

Symptoms include Coughing, Sneezing, Nasal or eye discharge, Lethargy, Trouble breathing, and blue or purple gums(due to not getting enough oxygen). It is imperative to get your dog to veterinarian ASAP when they show these symptoms. The sooner they can receive treatment the better their outcome will be.

Dr. Lindsey Ganzer, veterinarian, states” to avoid boarding dogs over the holidays “if at all possible,” adding that she’s “so scared” about what may happen with the mystery illness after dogs across the country are boarded for the holidays.”

Veterinarians across the country fear this may spread to all states if dog owners do not heed these warnings. It recommended to make sure your dogs are up to date on their vaccines. It is further noted most dogs can survive this when caught early and that most dogs which have been lost to this illness have had underlying issues.

THIS BLOG IS NOT MEANT TO BE IN PLACE OF MEDICAL ADVICE FROM YOUR VETERINARIAN. PLEASE CONTACT THEM IMMMEDIATELY WITH ANY AND ALL CONCERNS.  

Have a Barktastic week. Remember to give your furry family members lots of attention you are their entire world. ~Charley