Veterinarians Are Racing To Solve This Mystery As Cases Slowly Decline.

A troubling respiratory illness has been spreading among dogs since 2023, leaving pet owners and veterinarians on edge. While cases are finally starting to drop, the root cause of this outbreak remains a mystery. Scientists are calling it known as Atypical Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex (aCIRDC). The illness, which is causing severe symptoms in dogs across multiple states, has researchers scrambling for answers. It’s a stark reminder of how quickly new health threats can emerge, even for our four-legged friends. Here’s everything we know so far and what’s being done to protect our pets.