Animal Shelters in Oklahoma City Face Repeated Closures Due to Respiratory Infections

The Oklahoma City Animal Shelter has closed for the third time this year due to an upper respiratory infection outbreak among the dogs. About 65 dogs have symptoms, and lab results are awaited to confirm if it is the canine flu. The shelter's veterinarian suspects the same virus that caused previous closures. The staff is treating the infected dogs with antibiotics, and people who recently adopted dogs from the shelter should monitor their pets for symptoms and seek veterinary advice if needed. More closures are expected until immunity is built up in the dog community.