29/11/2023
Recent veterinary information regarding canine infectious respiratory disease complex (CIRDC).
First, despite the alarming news stories, serious disease is being reported in a small subset of infected dogs. Being aware is good, being anxious is bad, freaking out is definitely unnecessary.
The vast majority of dogs that get CIRDC recover uneventfully. That’s as true now as it was a year or 10 years ago. However, severe disease can occur so we don’t want to be too dismissive.
Worthy of note, the attached article discusses the importance of keeping your dog up to date on vaccines which are available for some of the causes of CIRDC. For any dogs that have frequent contact with other dogs, vaccination against Bordetella bronchiseptica and canine parainfluenza virus is important. Critically, it is important to use a vaccine that covers both Bordetella and parainfluenza. Consult your veterinarian to be certain your dog is up to date on all of the above.
Additional information can be found in the linked blog.
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