In the News · November 2023
Dr. Cameron Jones on the 'mysterious' canine illness reaching Jacksonville
Dr. Jones spoke with First Coast News as a respiratory illness affecting dogs began appearing in North Florida and Georgia.
Originally published 25 November 2023.
A respiratory illness, yet to be formally named, was spreading across the U.S. during late 2023. Local veterinarians, including Dr. Cameron Jones, began reporting cases in North Florida and Georgia.
Dr. Jones spoke with First Coast News about what local pet owners were seeing, what symptoms to watch for, and what precautions made sense at the time.
Watch the interview
Video credit: First Coast News — Yes, local vets think 'mysterious' canine illness is now in Jacksonville
What this meant for pet owners
The practical advice at the time was straightforward: watch for coughing, lethargy, nasal discharge and appetite loss; keep a coughing dog away from other dogs; and make sure respiratory vaccinations were current before boarding or grooming.
We covered the clinical detail more fully in our Respiratory Alert post from the same period.
If your dog is coughing now, don't wait on an old article — request a sick visit or call us on (904) 770-5326. Our mobile hospital carries on-site radiology and a full diagnostic laboratory, so a respiratory workup can happen in your driveway.
