12/09/2023
What is this new respiratory illness I am hearing about on the news?
We are aware of a recent increased number of canine respiratory cases that are not responding to antibiotic treatment. At this time, we suspect Canine Influenza Virus (CIV) is the underlying cause. At our practices in Wisconsin, we have confirmed CIV as the cause in multiple dogs.
In recent months, large groups of dogs have become affected with coughing, fever, pneumonia, and in rare cases, death from respiratory failure. These viruses and bacteria spread easily dog to dog in confined areas such as grooming parlors, doggie daycares, and dog events. This spreads through coughing, sneezing, barking, shared water and food dishes, and likely on humans clothing, hands, and shoes.
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What's causing severe respiratory illnesses in dogs? Dr. Marty Greer shares the latest on the canine respiratory illness that is causing coughing, fever, pneumonia, and in rare cases, death from respiratory failure.