A warning has been issued for pet owners as veterinarians across Greater Cincinnati are seeing an increase in upper respiratory illnesses in dogs. Amber Fowler said her dog began his symptoms with fatigue. "He started coughing Wednesday night and throwing up," Amber Fowler said. Fowler said her dog, Ralphie, became ill after being boarded for two days."It was super sad," Fowler said. "I was a little worried because they said it could turn into pneumonia if untreated." Cincinnati veterinarians said an upper respiratory illness, like the one 10-month-old Ralphie had, is on the rise."They immediately knew that was what it was," Fowler said. "They checked to make sure his lungs sounded ok. And, they said after about a week of him being better that he can go back to normal activity." Symptoms of the virus include coughing, fever, fatigue, weight loss, loss of appetite and trouble breathing. The virus is highly contagious and veterinarians suggest you avoid boarding, grooming and taking your pet to dog parks.Fowler said this could happen to any family and no one is to blame.She also advised pet owners to know the symptoms because looking back, Ralphie's fatigue was the first sign something was wrong. Veterinarians said it's unknown what is causing the illness.For Fowler, she is grateful Ralphie is back to his old self.After losing her father to COVID-19 related issues in October, Ralphie has brought much-needed joy to their family. "We were just in a really sad place, so we needed him," Fowler said. "We needed joy."To protect your pet, reach out to your veterinarian for diagnosis, treatment and prevention.And, make sure your pup is up-to-date with immunizations.
A warning has been issued for pet owners as veterinarians across Greater Cincinnati are seeing an increase in upper respiratory illnesses in dogs.
Amber Fowler said her dog began his symptoms with fatigue.
"He started coughing Wednesday night and throwing up," Amber Fowler said.
Fowler said her dog, Ralphie, became ill after being boarded for two days.
"It was super sad," Fowler said. "I was a little worried because they said it could turn into pneumonia if untreated."
Cincinnati veterinarians said an upper respiratory illness, like the one 10-month-old Ralphie had, is on the rise.
"They immediately knew that was what it was," Fowler said. "They checked to make sure his lungs sounded ok. And, they said after about a week of him being better that he can go back to normal activity."
Symptoms of the virus include coughing, fever, fatigue, weight loss, loss of appetite and trouble breathing. The virus is highly contagious and veterinarians suggest you avoid boarding, grooming and taking your pet to dog parks.
Fowler said this could happen to any family and no one is to blame.
She also advised pet owners to know the symptoms because looking back, Ralphie's fatigue was the first sign something was wrong.
Veterinarians said it's unknown what is causing the illness.
For Fowler, she is grateful Ralphie is back to his old self.
After losing her father to COVID-19 related issues in October, Ralphie has brought much-needed joy to their family.
"We were just in a really sad place, so we needed him," Fowler said. "We needed joy."
To protect your pet, reach out to your veterinarian for diagnosis, treatment and prevention.
And, make sure your pup is up-to-date with immunizations.
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