OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE A HIGH LEVEL OF VETERINARY CARE IN A FRIENDLY, AFFORDABLE AND COMPASSIONATE SETTING. WE STRIVE TO GIVE EACH PATIENT THE LEVEL OF CARE AND CONCERN THAT WE WOULD HAVE FOR OUR OWN PETS, AND TO TREAT EACH CLIENT WITH THE COURTESY AND RESPECT THAT WE WOULD EXPECT FOR OURSELVES.
IMPORTANT UPDATES Canine Respiratory Illness
We have had many questions about the mystery respiratory illness that has been affecting dogs in certain states. As of right now, we have not seen many of these cases, at Riverside, and none of them were serious.
Symptoms of this upper respiratory may include:
coughing that doesn't get better on its own after a week or so
Sneezing
Nasal or eye discharge
Lethargy
Trouble breathing, especially with noticeable abdominal effort
Bluish or purple gums- due to lack of oxygen
Tips for prevention:
Keep dogs away from areas where they are more likely to come in contact with other dogs, such as kennels and daycare.
Dogs should be vaccinated against respiratory diseases that they can have vaccinations for, such as Bordetella (Kennel Cough) and Canine Influenza. Especially if they are going to be boarding, attend daycare regularly, or visit dog parks. Vaccines should be administered two weeks prior to interacting with other dogs in these situations to give them time to build proper immunity.
If your dog is sick, please consult with your veterinarian. There have been some reports of this disease progressing into pneumonia over time.
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