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Canine Respiratory Illness in the United States
November 30, 2023
The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) is aware of a canine respiratory illness circulating in several US states starting in August 2023.
While the cause appears to be unknown at this time, symptoms include coughing, sneezing, nasal or eye discharge, and lethargy. These are common indications with any respiratory illness.
Dog owners concerned about their pets contracting this or any respiratory illness, should follow these precautions:
- Limit your dog’s contacts, especially transient contacts with dogs of unknown health status
- Keep your dog away from sick dogs
- Talk to your veterinarian about vaccination against canine parainfluenza virus (CPIV) and Bordetella bronchiseptica
Dogs who are currently ill should be kept away from other dogs.
The CVMA will continue to monitor the situation and keep in touch with experts in the field of infectious disease in Canada and the US. We will keep members apprised of new developments.
Further information can be found here:
wormsandgermsblog.com
avma.org/news/oregon-dealing-respiratory-illness-incidents-dogs