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Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex (CIRDC) has received a lot of attention in the news recently as pet owners have been reporting an increase in respiratory disease in dogs in some parts of the country. While some concern exists that a new infectious virus or bacteria is making dogs sick, many experts feel that the perceived uptick in CIRDC is being caused by outbreaks of known infectious organisms. Here is what to know about CIRDC and your dog courtesy of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA):

* Outbreaks of CIRDC occur regularly. Several different bacteria and viruses can contribute to CIRDC, and we don’t yet know which one(s) are causing the outbreak. While we can’t rule out the possibility that a new organism may be responsible for the outbreak, current disease patterns aren’t consistent with the emergence of a new, easily transmitted pathogen.

* Most dogs with CIRDC will have only mild illness, recovering fully within 7 to 10 days. The classic sign is a frequent, honking cough that comes on suddenly, but some dogs may have sneezing and/or a runny nose or eyes.

* Typically, only a small percentage of dogs will develop more severe disease, depending on the infecting organism(s) and the dog’s ability to fight it.

* Signs that your dog needs immediate veterinary care include the following: Lingering cough, Weakness, Loss of appetite, Difficulty breathing, Worsening of illness, A cough so severe that your dog vomits or has trouble breathing

* These factors increase a dog’s risk of becoming ill: Short-nose breed, like French Bulldogs, Very young or old age, Compromised immune system, Pre-existing respiratory disease or heart disease

* Optimal protection against common respiratory infections includes an annual intranasal vaccine against Bordetella, canine adenovirus type 2, and canine parainfluenza. Where canine influenza is known to be circulating, the injectable canine influenza vaccine also is recommended. Your veterinarian can help you decide which vaccines your dog needs to stay as healthy as possible.

* In general, the risk of people getting sick from exposure to dogs with CIRDC is extremely low.

* For further protection against CIRDC:

1) Remember that dogs can be contagious and still look perfectly healthy. To play it safe, limit your dog’s interaction with other dogs—especially large groups of dogs with unknown health or vaccination statuses—and wash your hands after handling other dogs to avoid spreading infection.

2) Keep your dog away from toys and food and water bowls used by dogs outside your household.

3) Delay or avoid taking your dog to places where outbreaks are occurring.

4) If your dog is sick, keep them away from other dogs.

October 15-21 is National Vet Tech Week! It’s a celebration of the key role vet techs play in serving their patients, clients, and communities. Animal Hospital would like to give a big thank you to our vet techs for all they do!

Penny is the most adorable 3 month old Dobie puppy and she is quite the trooper! Penny arrived at the shelter with a severe leg injury and she has been so brave while receiving care from the staff at Animal Hospital, and her foster mom, while they put so much time and effort into making sure she was healing and getting better every day. Penny is a delightful, affectionate, happy puppy and whoever adopts her will love her so much.
*If you are interested in adopting Penny you can call her foster mom at (509) 679-6723 to find out more about Penny and set up a meet and greet!
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Chelan Co. Fundraising To Cover Popular Jail K9's Medical Costs Kait is a seven-year-old border collie who has two medical issues, a vitamin B12 deficiency and a fluid buildup up in her abdomen.

We will be closed this Friday (May 5th) for the Apple Blossom festivities. Please contact us early this week if you need food or medications refilled. Thank you for your patience!

February is Pet Dental Health Month. Do you regularly brush your pet's teeth? How about dental treats? Check out this video from the American Veterinary Medical Association on home dental care for your pet.

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Congratulations Michelle on passing your board exams to become a licensed veterinary technician (LVT). Michelle joined the Animal Hospital team earlier this year while completing the final steps of a multi-year training program. Way to go!

We will be closed this Friday (August 26) while we upgrade our computer system. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

With the temperatures rising this week please be aware that hard surfaces pose a burn risk for your dog's paws. Best to walk dogs in the morning or evening hours, and be sure to keep them well hydrated.

Magnus was in today to get his puppy boosters! He can't wait to get all of his shots so he can start making new friends.

Did you know Easter lilies are extremely toxic to cats? Best to avoid them altogether in households with cats and seek veterinary care ASAP if you think your cat may have ingested any part of a lily.

Spent most of this morning shoveling snow, but we're open and available if you need us!

Merry Christmas from Animal Hospital of Wenatchee!

Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving. We will be closed for the holiday and back to regular business hours on Friday.

State issues warning about algae blooms in lakes, rivers NCW — The state Department of Health is advising the public to be careful around lakes and rivers due to toxic algae blooms that may have resulted in the deaths

Animal Hospital of Wenatchee updated their business hours.

With 100 degree temperatures in the forecast for the next week, please help to prevent heat stroke in your pets. Avoid strenuous exercise and walks on hot pavement. Be sure dogs and cats have access to shade outdoors and plenty of fresh water to drink. Do not leave your animals unattended in a vehicle for any period of time. Stay cool and stay safe!

Animal Hospital of Wenatchee will be closed tomorrow, Friday June 11th, for the Apple Blossom festivities. We will be back open Monday with regular business hours. Have a fun and safe weekend!

Animal Hospital is hiring!

Are you or someone you know interested in working with a great veterinary team in a fast paced and supportive environment? We are currently looking for a veterinary receptionist and veterinary technician to help us in our mission of providing medical care to our furry patients.

Click on the links below to see the job postings and instructions for applying.

https://wenatchee.craigslist.org/csr/d/wenatchee-veterinary-receptionist/7316475889.html

https://wenatchee.craigslist.org/hea/d/wenatchee-veterinary-technician/7316404460.html

Our new website is up! Check us out at animalhospitalofwenatchee.com/.

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The shelter runs a pet food pantry on the last Saturday of every month. Assisting community members when they have reached hard times and need assistance feeding their beloved pets! The goal is for loving pet owners to be able to keep their pets, and this program exists to help make that possible! Food is donated by local partners such as Costco, PetSmart , Petco, Firehouse Pet Shop, and EarthWise Pet Wenatchee . As well as many more community supporters that drop off donations of pet food.
From the bottom of our hearts thank you to the supporters of this program who allow animals every chance to stay with their owners!
For information on the program visit: www.wenatcheehumane.org/events-list/jan21foodbank

Is your family one of the many who have added a new pet during the COVID pandemic? If so, post a picture here to show them off!

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Happy Thanksgiving! Please be sure to keep your pets away from these popular holiday foods, as they could cause serious illness if ingested. Animal Hospital will be closed on Thanksgiving Day and will reopen on Friday 11/27 at noon.

We love our canine and feline patients at Animal Hospital, but here is something we don't see every day. Gus Gus the baby mini pig came in for a check-up with Dr. Berdan.

Happy Veterans Day to all our men and women in uniform, past, present, and future!

Well done WVHS! We appreciate all the work your staff and volunteers do for our community.

October brought so many amazing adventures for shelter pets! We saw 251 adoptions last month and we are so grateful so many pets found a furever home!! Thank you!

It's official, signed papers today!

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Artist Don Bunch of George Washington makes these wood portraits hanging in our office. With all the festivals cancelled, we are happy to recommend him to clients looking for a special pet gift. The Cocker Spaniel he made based on photos of our family friend "C.J."