An entire dog shelter — 50 to be exact — is sick in Cumberland County. Workers at Speranza Animal Rescue, near Mechanicsburg, don’t know what the animals have, but said the symptoms resemble those of the flu. The animals cough, are lethargic and do not eat. Volunteer Kathleen Crull said the dogs were on medication and it is hoped they will recover. The shelter appealed for help and the community responded. dogs, food for our volunteers,” Crull said. The community donated over $60,000, which will be used to care for the dogs. dog that has just been taken in by the shelter has spread the disease. “It’s a nightmare. I mean, it literally spread like wildfire,” Guido said. Canine Flu Symptoms Most sick dogs recover in about two to three weeks. But some dogs can develop secondary bacterial infections that could lead to more serious illness and pneumonia. Anyone concerned about the health of their animal or whose animal shows signs of canine flu should contact their veterinarian.
An entire dog shelter — 50 to be exact — is sick in Cumberland County.
Workers at Speranza Animal Rescue, near Mechanicsburg, don’t know what the animals have, but said the symptoms resemble those of the flu. The animals cough, are lethargic and do not eat.
Volunteer Kathleen Crull said the dogs were on medication and it was hoped they would recover.
The shelter appealed for help and the community responded.
“They gave us dog food, food for our volunteers,” Crull said.
The community donated over $60,000, which will be used to care for the dogs.
“There are no words to say how grateful we are,” said volunteer Janine Guido.
A dog that has just been taken in by the shelter is believed to have spread the disease.
“It’s a nightmare. I mean, it literally spread like wildfire,” Guido said.
Canine Flu Symptoms
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the most common symptoms of canine flu are:
- Cough
- Runny nose
- Fever
- Lethargy
- Eye discharge
- Reduced appetite
Not all dogs will show signs of illness.
Most sick dogs recover in about two to three weeks. But some dogs can develop secondary bacterial infections that could lead to more serious illness and pneumonia.
Anyone concerned about the health of their animal or whose animal shows signs of canine flu should contact their veterinarian.