"Unexplained Canine Illness Claims Lives: A Growing Concern for Pet Owners"

A Virginia woman suspects that her family's dog may have died from a mysterious respiratory illness that has been affecting dogs across the nation. After boarding the two-year-old Yorkie at a facility in Roanoke, the dog returned home with a slight cough, which rapidly worsened. Despite treatment with antibiotics, the dog's condition deteriorated, and he had to be put down. While Virginia has not been officially affected by the illness, the woman urges dog owners to be aware of the symptoms and seek immediate veterinary care if their pets show signs of coughing, trouble breathing, and fatigue.