A Southern California family says a “last-resort” antibiotic saved their show dog after he fell ill with a mysterious, treatment-resistant respiratory disease that is sweeping puppies across the country.
The Oliver family’s golden retriever, Ike, fell ill in September while on the road competing in a dog show, ABC7 Los Angeles reported.
Ike was taken to a veterinary hospital where he was quarantined.
After several tests, the 5-year-old puppy was diagnosed with a strange disease known as canine infectious respiratory disease complex.
There is no specific treatment or medicine for the disease.
A stranger online suggested chloramphenicol, which is used for serious bacterial infections, and within hours Ike was breathing better, his family said.
A few days later, he was able to return home.
A Southern California family is speaking out after a fierce “last-resort” antibiotic saved their dog from a mysterious respiratory disease that is spreading among puppies across the country.ABC7
“It was a very strong last resort antibiotic, but that’s what saved him,” Becky Oliver told ABC7. “Otherwise he wouldn’t be here.”
The disease has also been reported in Oregon, Indiana, Illinois, Washington, Idaho, Nevada and throughout the Northeast, with some fatal cases.
Since August, the Oregon Department of Agriculture has received more than 200 reports about the situation, he said.
Becky and John Oliver’s Golden Retriever, Ike, fell ill in September with a rare respiratory illness and was cured when a stranger recommended the antibiotic chloramphenicol.ABC7
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health said 10 cases were reported there in less than a week.
However, labs in other states have been studying it since 2022.
The North Shore Animal League of Long Island said it has seen no increase in the disease among its rescue population.
The Oliver family’s Golden Retriever, Ike, became ill in September while on the road competing in a dog show.ABC7
“With winter, dogs, just like humans, are susceptible to increased respiratory illnesses, especially if they spend time indoors with other pets,” Mark Verdino, the organization’s chief of veterinary staff, told The Post.
They are especially vulnerable in kennels, groomers, daycares and dog parks.
“The importance of keeping up to date with vaccinations and getting your pet seen quickly by a vet if respiratory symptoms develop cannot be overstated,” added Verdino.
A bewildering complex of canine infectious respiratory diseases has baffled veterinarians across the country.ABC7
Dogs may show symptoms of common upper respiratory illnesses — sneezing, runny nose, coughing and lack of energy — but not test positive for common illnesses, according to veterinarians.
The puzzling disease, which can be resistant to standard treatments, has baffled veterinarians and is still under research. Some believe another antibiotic, doxycycline, may also be effective.
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