11/21/2023
ALERT: There is a new respiratory infection that is spreading in different parts of the country in dogs. Routine respiratory testing is coming up negative, and scientists are currently working to isolate the cause of the infection, so we'll know better how to treat it. It is recommended to keep all dogs up to date on their respiratory pathogen vaccines (kennel cough, flu, and distemper) so that they can be as protected as possible until we find out more about this new disease. Limit, as much as possible, the need for boarding and grooming, or other instances where your dog would be exposed to dogs that could spread this disease.
If your dog is sick, especially coughing, eye discharge, nasal discharge, and/or lethargy, please make an appointment to be seen by a veterinarian as soon as possible. Consider a trip to the emergency veterinary clinic if the symptoms progress rapidly, or there's obvious difficulty breathing, as some cases have been fatal, and early intervention has the best outcomes.
Let us know if you have any questions.