Hey,
We don’t usually tackle non-diet-related subjects but we think it’s worth making an exception for this news — it could save dogs’ lives.
You may have read about the potentially fatal respiratory illness that’s affected dogs across the country in recent weeks. Well, it’s now spread to at least 14 states. They are:
- California
- Colorado
- Florida
- Georgia
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- New Hampshire
- Oregon
- Rhode Island
- Vermont
- Washington
I don’t want to cause panic but awareness of the illness can only be a good thing. That’s why I’ve put together this story that lists
the signs and symptoms and the current advice for dog parents: Mystery Dog Illness: What Is It And What Should I Do?
This tells you what signs to look for and what precautions you can take. I’m not a vet or an epidemiologist, so this article is just a summary of what experts have said. Things could change in the time it takes for you to read this
email, so try to stay on top of the news.
As the word ‘mystery’ tells you, little is known for certain about the cause of the illness. However, it seems to be transmissible
between dogs so there is a worry of it spreading further — thus the main piece of guidance is to avoid your dog mixing with other dogs where possible.
If you have any worries about your dog, please contact your vet. And please forward this email to any dog parents you know.
Stay safe.
