"Surviving the Mystery: SoCal Couple's Dog Cured by Last-Resort Antibiotic"

A Southern California family shares their experience with a mysterious illness affecting dogs across the US, which their golden retriever, Ike, contracted while competing in dog shows. After multiple tests, Ike was diagnosed with canine infectious respiratory disease complex. LA County health officials are investigating the illness, which has already resulted in euthanizations. The family found a solution in the last-resort antibiotic chloramphenicol, which saved Ike's life. Vets advise avoiding places with unknown dogs to prevent the spread of the illness.