A transition from a dry to a wet cough could indicate a more serious condition, possibly pneumonia.
Some cases progress quickly, making dogs very sick within 24 to 36 hours.
The illness has caused lasting respiratory disease and pneumonia and does not respond to antibiotics.
The number of coughing dogs has reportedly increased by 50%.
The Oregon Department of Agriculture has documented over 200 cases since mid-August.
The San Diego Humane Society has paused owner surrenders of dogs due to occurrences of the disease.
Veterinary laboratories across several US states are currently investigating a mysterious and potentially fatal respiratory illness affecting dogs. The illness, which has been reported in states including Oregon, Colorado, New Hampshire, Indiana, Illinois, Washington, Idaho, and California, has caused lasting respiratory disease and pneumonia in dogs and does not respond to antibiotics. Symptoms of the illness include coughing, sneezing, nasal or eye discharge, and lethargy. Some cases have been observed to progress quickly, making dogs very sick within 24 to 36 hours.
The Oregon Department of Agriculture has documented over 200 cases since mid-August and is working with state researchers and the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Veterinary Services Laboratory to determine the cause of the illness. Dr. Kurt Williams, the director of Oregon Veterinary Diagnostics Lab, advises dog owners to avoid places where dogs gather and to ensure their dogs are fully vaccinated. In response to the disease, the San Diego Humane Society has paused owner surrenders of dogs.
Veterinary experts, including Amanda Cavanagh from Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital, have noted a surge in this mysterious dog illness, which is highly contagious and potentially fatal. The symptoms are similar to those of kennel cough, and a transition from a dry to a wet cough could indicate a more serious condition, possibly pneumonia. The number of coughing dogs has reportedly increased by 50%.
Dr. Kurt Williams, the director of Oregon Veterinary Diagnostics Lab, advises dog owners to avoid places where dogs gather and to ensure their dogs are fully vaccinated.
The San Diego Humane Society has paused owner surrenders of dogs due to occurrences of the disease.
Veterinary experts, including Amanda Cavanagh from Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital, have noted a surge in a mysterious dog illness that is highly contagious and potentially fatal.
A transition from a dry to a wet cough could indicate a more serious condition, possibly pneumonia.
The number of coughing dogs has reportedly increased by 50%.