2023-12-11 23:38:03
Although it has not been confirmed, insurance companies covering veterinary costs have reported an increase in cases of respiratory problems, revealed the president of the Order of Veterinary Physicians of Quebec, Dr. Gaston Rioux.
Should dog owners be concerned? Although the experts are reassuring, we must remain vigilant, mentioned Dr. Rioux in an interview on Noovo Info on Monday.
Like a virus, this respiratory disease is transmitted from dog to dog via droplets and direct contact.
Symptoms to watch out for
What are the symptoms observed in dogs? “They will cough, they will sneeze, there will be a lot of secretions,” listed Dr. Rioux.
Dr Rioux added that this disease is rarely fatal, it would be more similar to a small cold in humans.
Besides coughing and sneezing, it’s important to monitor your dog for these symptoms:
- Loss of appetite
- Breathing faster
- Shortness of breath and difficulty breathing
According to Dr Rioux, puppies, elderly dogs or dogs with immune diseases are likely to develop complications.
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