It starts out like the common cold - with a cough, maybe a sneeze - but can suddenly turn into a serious illness unaffected by "normal" treatments, that can linger for weeks. Sound familiar? But this illness impacts DOGS! And no, it's not COVID. So what is it? And why have we heard about cases in at least 14 U.S. states, if not more? Veterinarian Dr. Lori Teller, clinical professor at Texas A&M; University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, joins us with her take on what to know and why it matters. . Notice an ad-free conversation? We'd love you to consider supporting quick, concise, nonpartisan SmartHER News by becoming an insider on SCOOP or shopping in our SmartHER shop! Thank you for helping build a solution in news! . Dr. Lori Teller:  https://www.avma.org/about/avma-board-of-directors/lori-m-teller-dvm-dabvp-caninefeline-cvj Some background reading:  https://smarthernews.com/mysterious-respiratory-illnesses-in-dogs/ . www.smartHERNews.com 

Debrief: Mysterious New Respiratory Illness In ... Dogs?

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Debrief: Mysterious New Respiratory Illness In ... Dogs?

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