A mysterious epidemic is spreading in the US.

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An unusual epidemic is spreading in the United States: a respiratory disease of unknown origin affects dogs throughout the country.

The disease causes severe lethargy in four-legged animals, dogs sneeze a lot and often lose their appetite, and mucus is released from the eyes and nose.

Particularly widespread cases have been reported in four states: Oregon, Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Colorado.

Almost nothing is known about the origin of this scourge; veterinarians still consider it a respiratory disease. They are also not willing to talk about the fact that this disease can be transmitted from animals to humans and vice versa, but they ask that preventive measures be adopted. The leaders of several canine associations have issued special statements asking dog owners not to panic, since the available statistics do not indicate that the epidemic is fatal.

As preventive measures, dog owners and breeders are recommended to limit their pets’ contact with other four-legged animals, refrain from using public water bowls and fountains, minimize trips to parks and pet stores, and, if cold symptoms appear, , resort to isolating the dogs. sick dog.