11/27/2023
I recently made a post talking a little bit about this mystery. Respiratory illness that is going around, and I would like to talk more about it.
First off, we don’t know much about it but when we do know is it is transmitted by being around other(dogs beside your own) dogs. So far it’s only been reported in 6 states in the lower 50 United States the states include but are not limited to California, Colorado, Oregon, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Massachusetts, just because you were state was not listed does not mean that a dog hasn’t been affected by this mystery virus! Until we can learn more it is best that your dogs avoid high traffic areas or dogs, commonly mingle, such as pet stores, dog kennels/boarding facilities, and really anywhere pets are allowed the virus is similar to kennel cough in most cases it starts off as a cough that takes between four and eight week to resolve, in some cases, it has worsened and turned into pneumonia, which could be fatal, another thing is that the dogs are given antibiotics for the “ cough and pneumonia” and it doesn’t seem to be working. If your dog is a service dog/assistance dog, and it must accompany you try to avoid pet friendly places are places where it’s high traffic, make sure your furry friend is wearing boots and try to not let them sniff around. Give them a wipe down after every outing, leave your shoes at the door, and put your clothes away in a pin where the dogs aren’t near it. I suggest treating this virus like you would treat Covid. We don’t know much about it. Therefore it is dangerous. Please be safe and leave your pets at home!
-Ilk9 team ♡