Is your puppy suddenly out of breath & struggling to get up? Don’t delay a visit to the vet
struggling to breathe? Are they having long spells of fatigue and listlessness, and exhibiting a gradual disinterest in food?
It’s time to pay a visit to the vet.
According to a Today.com report, several dogs in the US are coming down with what seems like a mysterious yet near-fatal condition. The illness has claimed the lives of some dogs already, putting several seasoned vets at a wit’s end.
The dogs start with a cough that never seems to go away and ends with serious pneumonia. Often the dog does not respond to the first line of action — antibiotics.
Signs All’s Not Well With Your Pup
According to a report shared by the Oregon Department Of Agriculture symptoms of the illness include but are not limited to:
- A bout of coughing that does not go away with medicine. Typically the coughs can last from several weeks to months.
- Discharge from nose and eyes.
- Increasing fatigue and reluctance to move.
- Trouble breathing.
- Dwindling interest in food.
- Blue or purple gums. (This is an alarming sign that your dog has a short supply of oxygen)
What Is Causing This Illness?
A research team based at the University of New Hampshire’s Veterinary Diagnosis Laboratory told NBC News that a small bacterium may be the culprit behind the outbreak. The minuscule bacterium can easily bypass the immune system of our fur buddies and attack their respiratory tract, lungs, and heart.
How To Protect Your Fur Child From Viral Infections?
- If your local reports say that there is an outbreak, avoid taking your four-legged buddy for a walk in public spaces like parks.
- Keep them indoors as much as possible.
- Vaccinate your fur baby. Ensure they are provided vaccinations against diseases such as canine influenza and Bordetella.
- Build up your
