The illness has appeared all over the U.S., including Seminole County where eight dogs have been quarantined with a respiratory illness.
The illness was first identified in Oregon, where over 200 cases have been reported since August.
The Oregon Department of Agriculture has documented over 200 cases since mid-August.
A mysterious respiratory illness is affecting dogs across several U.S. states, including Oregon, Colorado, New Hampshire, and Florida. The illness, which does not respond to antibiotics, has caused lasting respiratory disease and pneumonia in some cases. Symptoms include coughing, sneezing, nasal or eye discharge, and lethargy. The Oregon Department of Agriculture has documented over 200 cases since mid-August. The department, along with state researchers and the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Veterinary Services Laboratory, is working to identify the cause. Labs across the country are sharing findings in an effort to pinpoint the source of the illness.
The illness was first identified in Oregon, where over 200 cases have been reported since August. Some dogs have developed pneumonia as a result. A Nashville-based veterinarian, Chad Given, believes the illness may have originated in Oregon. Medical experts at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine report seeing more respiratory cases recently, but not severe ones as reported in other states.
The illness has appeared all over the U.S., including Seminole County where eight dogs have been quarantined with a respiratory illness. Veterinarians and pet owners are advised to be vigilant and seek immediate medical attention if their pets show any symptoms of the illness.
A Nashville-based veterinarian, Chad Given, believes the illness may have originated in Oregon.
Medical experts at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine report seeing more respiratory cases recently, but not severe ones as reported in other states.
The Oregon Department of Agriculture has documented over 200 cases since mid-August.
The department, along with state researchers and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Veterinary Services Laboratory, is working to identify the cause.
Labs across the country are sharing findings in an effort to pinpoint the source of the illness.