Nevada and Pennsylvania have confirmed incidences of dog respiratory disease. See the map of affected states
This week, two additional states have reported cases of Atypical Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex (aCIRDC), bringing the total number of affected states to 16.
The Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine has identified Nevada and Pennsylvania as two additional states where the disease has been reported.
According to a report by USA Today, the American Veterinary Medical Association has recorded cases of the disease in Pennsylvania. The Las Vegas Sun also reported that a veterinarian in Henderson, Nevada has observed cases of the disease. A school spokesperson further confirmed that these reports were taken into consideration when adding the state to the list.
Researchers in New Hampshire propose that a mysterious bacterium may be the underlying cause of the disease, although its exact origins remain unknown.
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Map shows confirmed cases of dog respiratory illness
Dog respiratory illness symptoms include coughing, lethargy, nasal discharge
If your dog exhibits any of these symptoms, it is crucial to contact your veterinarian right away, as some of them can potentially lead to pneumonia.
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- Coughing and sneezing
- Difficulty breathing
- Rapid breathing
- Wheezing or nasal whistling
- Dehydration
- Difficulty exercising
- Fever
- Nasal or eye discharge
- Loss of appetite
- Weight loss
- Lethargy
Dog respiratory illness cases have been confirmed in Nevada and Pennsylvania, according to recent reports. The affected states can be seen on the accompanying map.
