Dog Respiratory Illness in Spokane: What Pet Parents Should Know
Dog Respiratory Illness in Spokane: What Pet Parents Should Know Recently, SpokAnimal temporarily closed its dog shelter to the public after a respiratory illness spread through part of their canine population. Roughly half of the dogs in their care showed signs of the illness , and some developed pneumonia. The shelter has sent samples to a lab for testing, but an exact cause hasn’t been pinpointed yet. In the meantime, staff are treating symptoms and monitoring recovery. KREM +1 This kind of respiratory disease in dogs — often called canine infectious respiratory disease (or “kennel cough”) — isn’t uncommon , especially in group environments like shelters, daycares, training classes, or grooming salons. It can be caused by a mix of viruses and bacteria that spread easily through coughing, sneezing, or close contact. Wikip edia Signs to Watch For If your dog has been around other dogs recently, keep an eye out for: Persistent cough or gagging Sneezing or runny nose ...