Mystery Illness In Dogs: Respiratory Illness / BACTERIA / Virus

There is a lot of discussion right now about a potentially fatal respiratory virus affecting dogs in multiple states. No matter where you live or where you’re traveling, be mindful of the environments in which you take your dogs.

Everyone wants to know what to do to protect their pets. I’m not sure anyone has a definitive answer. But my take is proactive.

Healthy Immune Systems. Fresh Food BALANCED Diet, Low-tox & detox lifestyle, Quercetin, Medicinal Mushrooms (think 5 Defenders) at the core. And Essential Oils.

You know me, I’m an oily girl and so are my dogs – so I would incorporate essential oils that support respiratory health proactively – think diffusing essential oil eucalyptus, RC, or Raven, Thieves immune support blend and I add essential oils Oregano/Thyme/Basil to their food (with a fat/raw diet) a few times a week. (I would even consider YL InnerDefense Supplement and use it for the dogs)

After a possible environmental exposure. (Diffuse, Topical, and where appropriate with their food – not all brands are safe to use).

If you think you have had an exposure or your dog starts presenting what may look like kennel cough, you can begin using herbs and oils that offer health-protective and purifying benefits. If your dog has existing health issues and is exposed it’s even more important to take action.

We can support the immune system, respiratory system, and your own stress if the need arises! We’ll get active with antioxidants, immune boosting broths, etc.

I hope none of us experience this, but if you do – reach out!

Meanwhile, see if you can find any reported cases in your area. Consider avoiding dog parks. Measure your risk at dog shows, competitions, etc and get very proactive!

I know even for myself when I have to “people” – meaning a public event with a big crowd, I follow an immunity protocol for myself!

I read some resources over the weekend on this subject that there seems to be some sort of “non-cultural bacteria” in their analysis.

It can look like Kennel Cough or Canine Flu, but is more likely to become pneumonia in dogs with underlying health issues / seniors, etc (sounds like Covid right – but they have tested and it’s not Covid).

You may be wondering about vax for KC or CF – those decisions are tricky and need to be individualized. Bordetella isn’t effective today for all variants of KC, neither is the Flu shot. If you are considering KC or CF vax – be sure you go in healthy, have no other procedures done simultaneously, and don’t use simultaneously with any other products (including f/t, etc). Antioxidants and Detox after.

it seems to be dog-to-dog contact and not something that transfers to people. But all findings are preliminary.

So what can you do?
Avoid dog parks and pet stores
Access to areas in which dogs frequent (travel stops, parks, shows, competitions, etc) – we all know this isn’t always possible. So …
Promote a Healthy Terrain in your dog – that is a strong immune system. You know how :slight_smile: Fresh Foods, Antioxidants, Quercetin, Mushrooms, Essential Oils, Herbs etc.

if you have to be in these more populated environments, then I would take added precautions with anti-bacterial oils, natural abx herbs, etc.

if your dog already has health concerns, get proactive today and avoid other dogs.

https://colsa.unh.edu/new-hampshire-veterinary-diagnostic-laboratory/canine-respiratory-outbreak

Proactive Suggestions:

  • Fresh Food Diet – if not be sure you’re including good vitamin/mineral supplements, and as often as you can – fresh food toppers
  • Mushrooms – 5 Defenders from Real Mushrooms or 7Shrooms from 4 Leaf Rover —immunity defence https://linktr.ee/welloiled9
    * Real Mushrooms also has an Immunity Chew that is a good blend of mushrooms.
  • Quercetin - (fullscript) – Antioxidants
  • Vitamin C – Liposomal (fullscript) – Antioxidants

I also really like Ningxia Red of course for Antioxidants and nutrients – especially if your dog is sick.

You need a good first aid kit on hand at all times.
I have two personally – one of essential oils, and with homeopathy + all the basics.

These are already on my website – I’ll be adding to FB and here soon, and building a section on my amazon store with products.

If your dog is sick, please reach out.

Update!

I was listening to some folks tonight talking about this mystery illness and thankfully, they are all saying the same things I’ve been telling you the last few days!

But there were a couple of takeaways I made notes on!

One: Mushrooms

Did you know antibiotics that exist today, come from mushrooms! Or they are created from the bacteria itself (which sounds a lot like homeopathy at the foundation).

There’s even a study that shows when pairing mushrooms with antibiotics (yes all the names you’re familiar with), they get better results! – So why not start with the mushrooms and let them do their thing without the harsh abx that will jack up the gut and may make things worse!

Two: Mushrooms

Mushrooms are prebiotics (I knew that!) but what I didn’t know is that after eating mushrooms the prebiotics work in the gut for 13 days!

Three: Echinacea
It was suggested to use Echinacea instead of Quercetin. It interacts with the endocannabinoid system at a very high rate. In part because Quercetin will also be in the CBD/HEMP as part of the full spectrum extract, it’s in some foods, and we’re seeing it show up in some supplements too. (45 mg/lb)

Echinacea stimulates the immune system’s defense against diseases, bacteria, and viruses, proving beneficial for mild upper respiratory tract infections as well.

So I’ll be updating my content on this and including Echinacea as a recommendation.

This “illness” isn’t new. It’s been around a while. It’s just gaining internet traction much in the same way the DCM issue did. Yes, there are some poor outcomes, but getting proactive and focusing on your dog’s over health is always a good step! With support in this time and overall.

Don’t panic - live life and with a strong immune system don’t worry. Immune systems are meant to mount defense. Seniors and unhealthy dogs are at greater risk.

They were promoting essential oils too 🙂 really think about getting started! They are incredibly effective!