Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease

[Ravenbird]

I've been following some discussions about this CIRD - not enough solid info to really discuss, but they believe it's the same thing that spread last year after a few big shows, then fell out of the news. It's back now, and is circulating pretty widely, almost all cases begin after being exposed to groups of dogs or where groups of dogs have been: Shows, Dog Parks, Vets, Groomers, Doggie Day Care. It's starts out with a cough, but instead of resolving like Kennel Cough does, it lingers for weeks to months and with some dogs rapidly develops into pneumonia, which can be fatal. They are leaning toward it being due to a new bacterium that hasn't been isolated yet (not able to grow it in a lab to create a vaccine) rather than a virus. It is still considered as Unknown cause/cure, as far as I can tell.

Canine respiratory disease outbreaks

Canine Respiratory Disease of Unknown Origin The Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine is investigating the canine respiratory syndrome through a rapid response research project funded by the Riney Canine Health Center. The project is based at the Cornell Animal Health Diagnostic...

www.vet.cornell.edu

I don't believe in panic, but diligence and knowledge is certainly worth considering. I've watched Asha carefully after coming home from that huge show in Tucson, but we aren't in an area that's reportedly tagged with cases. I know many here on DCF do classes, shows, trials, etc. and the season tends boarding dogs, so I thought I'd share this as a heads up & food for thought.

 

[LifeofRubie]

Yeah, our boarding facility and vet sent out advisory emails about this respiratory thing. Of course Moo had just been to the vet and they'd both been at boarding but both seem perfectly fine, as of yet. Our boarding facility doesn't do group play, which I'm sure can help, and state they're pretty diligent with cleaning and sanitizing, etc. It's super scary they don't know what it is and that the onset is so quick.

 

[Rits]

I've been hearing a bunch of personal cases. I would be very cautious going anywhere right now until things are figured out. Personal cases of young dogs going to show, not showing any symptoms but old dog at home getting sick who didn't go to the show! From what Ive heard is it's airborne so the usual avoiding close contact wouldn't work.

 

[JanS]

I recently heard about it in our area too.

 

[Sage024]

I've been following some discussions about this CIRD - not enough solid info to really discuss, but they believe it's the same thing that spread last year after a few big shows, then fell out of the news. It's back now, and is circulating pretty widely, almost all cases begin after being exposed to groups of dogs or where groups of dogs have been: Shows, Dog Parks, Vets, Groomers, Doggie Day Care. It's starts out with a cough, but instead of resolving like Kennel Cough does, it lingers for weeks to months and with some dogs rapidly develops into pneumonia, which can be fatal. They are leaning toward it being due to a new bacterium that hasn't been isolated yet (not able to grow it in a lab to create a vaccine) rather than a virus. It is still considered as Unknown cause/cure, as far as I can tell.

Canine respiratory disease outbreaks

Canine Respiratory Disease of Unknown Origin The Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine is investigating the canine respiratory syndrome through a rapid response research project funded by the Riney Canine Health Center. The project is based at the Cornell Animal Health Diagnostic...

www.vet.cornell.edu

I don't believe in panic, but diligence and knowledge is certainly worth considering. I've watched Asha carefully after coming home from that huge show in Tucson, but we aren't in an area that's reportedly tagged with cases. I know many here on DCF do classes, shows, trials, etc. and the season tends boarding dogs, so I thought I'd share this as a heads up & food for thought.

I was going to make a post about this! Glad I found yours. I’m wondering what precautions you guys are taking? My vet didn’t seem concerned but then other vets online do. Getting mixed info.

Kanda and I live right in the middle of the inner city in Atlanta so it’s tough to avoid doggy spaces and we are in an apartment so don’t have a yard of our own. We’ve been opting for walks and finding empty green spaces that aren’t usually for dogs instead of using our buildings dog park. It’s tough though, he missed his daily sprints. What all are you guys doing to be cautious?

 

[JanS]

I live right in the middle of the inner city in Atlanta so it’s tough to avoid doggy spaces and we are in an apartment so don’t have a yard of our own.

Yes, your state is on the list.

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.

 

[strykerdobe]

Dr. Karen Becker, DVM

Mystery Respiratory Illness Affecting Dogs

Most dog parents across the US are aware of the respiratory illness that's received widespread media coverage. Though there is still minimal information available, here's encouragement not to succumb to fear.

www.barkandwhiskers.com

 

[strykerdobe]

Dr. Dodds Discusses the Mystery Illness in Dogs​

February 17, 2024 / Infectious Diseases & Vaccines / By Dodds

Dr. Dodds Discusses the Mystery Illness in Dogs | Hemopet

Dr. Jean Dodds discusses the 2023 mystery illness in dogs that is actually canine infectious respiratory disease complex in dogs (CIRDC, aka Kennel Cough).

hemopet.org

 

[BG1]

It was a combination of Equine Flu crossing over to dogs aka "Strep Zoo"
on the weakened rescue dogs at the over-crowded facility that temporarily shutdown the San Diego Humane Society:

https://secure.sdhumane.org/site/DocServer/Frequently_Asked_Questions_Strep_Zoo.pdf

Sometime after this the chief vet there said the "canine flu" was a bit overblown and she would not stop taking her dogs out to events, etc.

Use caution in dog parks, of course. Lots of dogs slobbering from same watering stations.

I asked my vet about it, and he said we see less giardia, but more leptospirosis in creeks, on trails- you can get it from dog saliva, and its toxic-deadly to kidneys untreated long enough. We got that vax, and later went back for canine flu shots, two separated by a month.

The vet also said bordatella vax is only good to 70% so symptoms of kennel cough should be looked at...

These dobes have immature immune systems for first year or two I've read...