Winter isn’t just cold and flu season for humans- respiratory illnesses increases among dogs this time of year as well. These are normally minor illnesses that respond well to treatment, but this year vets are reporting seeing a new illness among dogs, one that seems to last longer and possibly be more serious than your run-of-the-mill colds. Julie Fudge Smith and Tina Spring look at what we know about this new illness and talk about what you can do to help protect your dog.
Resources:
Podcasts:
153: Dr. Karen Becker and “The Forever Dog”
180: Howliday Madness
74: The Inside Of Your Dog
Blogs:
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Take your medicine…all of it!
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