Spokanimal remains closed, now believes mystery respiratory illness seen nationwide is to blame for sickening dogs
Veterinarian Dr. Jessica Prewitt says they made the call to close the shelter and quarantine after 80% of the dogs got sick.
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Veterinarian Dr. Jessica Prewitt says they made the call to close the shelter and quarantine after 80% of the dogs got sick.
Nov. 20—The Washington state veterinarian is urging dog owners to protect their dogs as an unusual canine respiratory infection that is potentially fatal spreads in the United States.
200+ cases have been reported in Oregon.
In the thick of the fall wild bird migration, Washington state veterinarians confirmed the state’s 17th county, and 44th flock infected with highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).
Sep. 25—Two people, in addition to two horses, have been recently sickened with West Nile virus in Eastern Washington.