Miracle Eye Antibiotic Cures Mysterious Dog Illness Sweeping America
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fox News
A California couple claims to have found a potential cure for Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex (CIRDC), a mysterious and potentially deadly respiratory condition affecting dogs across the United States. Their dog, Ike, was on the brink of death when they administered an eye antibiotic called chloramphenicol, typically used to treat human conjunctivitis. Ike's condition improved, giving hope to other dog owners battling the illness. Veterinarians are still trying to determine how to effectively treat the disease, which has been reported in multiple states.