Dog Healthcare

For this month’s Dog Tails Dog of the Month, we didn’t have to look far. Shiloh, one of our DogWatch Office Dogs, went through a health scare recently. This tough pup didn’t let a little surgery get him down, though, and the whole DogWatch team was inspired by strong spirit and persistent smile. We are sharing Shiloh’s story not only because we are proud of him, but also because his condition and treatment are a good example of why it’s important to monitor your pet’s health and visit your vet regularly.
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It’s scary the first time it happens. All of a sudden, your dog starts making a series of short, loud, unpleasant noises. It seems like she’s doing some combination of wheezing or sneezing or snorting; it’s hard to tell. Then, after 15 seconds or so, she’s quiet again, and everything is back to normal. What was that?!?
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Winter Storm Jonas is set to hit the east coast of the U.S. this weekend, marking one of the first big storms of 2016. Dog owners, are you ready for the snow, ice, sleet and just plain COLD weather of winter? From ears to paws and from nose to tail, we’ve got you and your pup covered.
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Canine influenza, also known as dog flu, has been in the news again lately, following a recent report of the virus affecting approximately 50 dogs in the Bay Area of California. This latest occurrence follows a dog flu outbreak that affected over 1000 dogs in the Chicago area in Spring of 2015, an outbreak in early 2016 that affected 80-90 dogs in the Seattle area, and reports from several states in the Southeast US of canine influenza in May 2017.

Canine Influenza Virus (CIV) is a very contagious virus that began in horses and birds before spreading to dogs. Canine influenza is not typically fatal, and with treatment, the dog can recover fully within a week to a month. However in most severe cases (less than 10% of dogs who contract it), CIV can lead to high fever, pneumonia and death. Similar to our previous post on Parvovirus, we have pulled together some facts about canine influenza, how it’s spread, symptoms and treatment.
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