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04/30/2024

An unusually mild winter has caused another explosion of poisonous cane toads here, prompting warnings to pet owners to keep their dogs inside or on a leash. “Cane toad venom … Read More »

04/16/2024

We welcome *Rocky* to the Happy Tails pack! He is one of the cool kids, but also one of the sweetest lap dogs! 🐶😍🫶🏻

01/23/2024

There’s no keeping up with Woody-Wolf.. 🐶😊

01/20/2024

Mysterious respiratory illness spreads concerns! Keep your furry friends safe and sound and opt for private pet sitting and boarding to ensure their well-being. 💖🏡

The fatal mystery illness in dogs starts out as a cough that can last for several weeks, but it may not respond to typical treatment, such as antibiotics, which can leave the dog struggling to breathe and with severe pneumonia.

Cases have been reported in Florida, Oregon, Colorado, Indiana, Illinois, Washington, Idaho, California, the Northeast and more.

What can you do?

To keep your dog safe and healthy overall, the AVMA recommends keeping up to date with vaccinations. "While the existing vaccines may not specifically target this unknown infection, maintaining overall health through routine vaccinations can help support a dog’s immune system in combating various infections," it said.

Veterinarians say there could be a number of reasons for the uptick in cases of atypical canine respiratory disease, including declines in vaccination rates.