Mysterious dog respiratory illness? Veterinarians are not worried : Shots
Reports of an "outbreak" of some as yet unidentified canine respiratory illness are scaring dog owners. But veterinarians and researchers aren't panicking.
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Reports of an "outbreak" of some as yet unidentified canine respiratory illness are scaring dog owners. But veterinarians and researchers aren't panicking.
Pet owners are advised to consult their veterinarian if a dog is coughing, sneezing or having nasal discharge.
Across the country, pet dogs are falling sick with a flu-like illness, but scientists don't yet know what's causing it.
Symptoms include coughing and sneezing, difficulty breathing, dehydration and fever. In rare cases, the illness can lead to pneumonia and death.
Dog owners need to watch out for several telltale symptoms, including sneezing, eye discharge and difficulty breathing.