Nationwide Alert: Mysterious Dog Illness Sparks Concern Among Veterinarians and Owners
Marin County in California is warning dog owners to protect their pets from respiratory illnesses, including a new ailment called atypical canine infectious respiratory disease (aCIRD). The condition has caused lasting respiratory disease and pneumonia and does not respond to antibiotics. While no cases have been reported in Marin yet, dog owners are advised to contact their veterinarian if their dog experiences cough, sneezing, and difficulty breathing. Sick dogs should be kept away from other dogs, and owners should consult with their vet for evaluation and possible treatment. The county recommends isolating sick dogs at home for 14 days and quarantining potentially exposed dogs for seven days. There is currently no vaccine for aCIRD.