Two Dogs Euthanized Due to Pneumovirus Outbreak at Nebraska Humane Society

Omaha, Nebraska United States of America
Nebraska Humane Society identified pneumovirus as cause of respiratory infections among dogs
Two dogs euthanized due to pneumovirus outbreak
Two Dogs Euthanized Due to Pneumovirus Outbreak at Nebraska Humane Society

The Nebraska Humane Society (NHS) has identified pneumovirus as the cause of respiratory infections among their dogs, leading to emergency operations and the euthanization of two dogs. Initially, NHS suspected strep zoo, a highly contagious bacterial infection also known as streptococcus equi zooepidemicus or



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    • The Nebraska Humane Society identified the cause of respiratory infections among dogs as pneumovirus.
    • Two dogs had to be euthanized due to symptoms related to pneumovirus infection.
    • Emergency operations at the Nebraska Humane Society will continue until further notice.
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    • Pneumovirus is an increasingly common cause of respiratory infections in shelter dogs and can lead to complications like pneumonia.
    • NHS initially suspected the disease to be 'strep zoo' but lab results confirmed pneumovirus.
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  • Unique Points
    • NHS initially suspected the disease to be 'strep zoo' but lab results confirmed pneumovirus.
    • Pet owners who adopted since June 2 are asked to monitor their pets for respiratory illness symptoms and call their veterinarian if seen.
  • Accuracy
    • The Nebraska Humane Society identified pneumovirus as the cause of respiratory ailments among their dogs.
    • Pneumovirus is an increasingly common cause of respiratory infections for shelter dogs and can lead to other complications, such as pneumonia.
    • NHS initially believed it was a bacterial infection called streptococcus equi zooepidemicus, but lab results revealed it was pneumovirus instead.
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    • The Nebraska Humane Society identified pneumovirus as the cause of respiratory ailments among their dogs.
    • Two dogs had to be euthanized due to symptoms related to pneumovirus infection.
    • NHS initially suspected the disease to be ‘strep zoo’ but lab results confirmed pneumovirus.
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    • Strep zoo can be fatal to animals.
    • NHS is deep cleaning all areas of the shelter daily.
    • Symptoms of strep zoo in pets include coughing, depression, nasal discharge, and difficulty breathing.
    • ,Dr. Amber Horn recommends contacting a veterinarian for treatment if these symptoms are observed in pets.
    • ,NHS is sending home preventative antibiotics for animals going home during the outbreak.
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    • Recent testing on several animals at NHS will determine normal operations.
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    • The Nebraska Humane Society closed dog adoptions on June 14th, 2024 due to a respiratory infection diagnosis among dogs.
    • Lab results indicated the cause of the respiratory infection was most likely pneumovirus.
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    • Adoptions for cats and critters will reopen on Saturday, but dog adoptions remain closed.
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