【The Epoch Times, August 30, 2022】(The Epoch Times reporter Lu Lu compiled and reported) Recently,New Hampshirea lot ofdogThe Lord found,pets are contagiousrespiratory disease。
ManchesterveterinaryDr Erin Crowley, of the emergency department, said a large number ofdogrunny nose, tears,Symptoms such as cough, difficulty breathing, and high fever. Experts are tracing the kennels the dogs have been to,Daycare centers, grooming salons, and other places where multiple dogs congregate.
For this disease, doctorssick dogAntibiotics were prescribed.Some dogs require hospitalization for 2 to 7 days for treatment. Although more than 99% of dogs recover,butveterinaryDogs of all ages were found to be very sick.For example, an 8-month-old dog fell ill in a day care center, and then developed pneumonia.It is now undergoing Nebulizer treatments.
In the past few months,Around 300 similar cases have been admitted to the veterinary emergency centre in Manchester,sick dogAll have cough or breathing problems. Signs of the disease began to emerge during the school holiday week in April,It may be that the dog came back from a vacation with its owner.The disease can be airborne so much that clinics need to isolate sick dogs.
Also in Michigan, some dogs appear to be sicker than New Hampshire.As of Aug. 26, Ostego County has reported 30 dog deaths.
This dog disease in Michigan is usually spread by feces, and symptoms include fatigue,Loss of appetite and diarrhea, etc.
Experts believe the culprit responsible for the disease in Michigan is “canine parvovirus” (Canine parvovirus）。「But the Michigan Department of Agricultural Development and veterinary experts have extensive experience dealing with the virus.We have a highly effective vaccine to help protect dogs against this virus. “Michigan state veterinary specialist Nora Wineland said.◇
Responsible editor: Feng Wenluan