"Protecting Your Dog: Vaccination Key as Mystery Illness Spreads"

Pet experts are urging dog owners to get their pets vaccinated as a mysterious illness spreads across the U.S., causing symptoms such as coughing, nasal discharge, and extreme fatigue. The illness, which can lead to other diseases and has resulted in deaths, is spreading through social settings like boarding facilities and dog parks. While there are no official cases in Virginia yet, veterinarians are struggling to diagnose the illness and are unsure of its viral or bacterial nature. In the meantime, pet owners are advised to be vigilant in caring for their animals, and Angels of Assisi in Roanoke is offering discounted dog vaccinations.