Five dogs from a Jurupa Valley facility have died from a deadly bacterial infection since the new year, and now the shelter is looking for emergency fosters to help limit the spread of the disease.
Department of Animal Services is looking for people's help to stop the spread of the disease.
Strep zoo is often found in livestock, and the disease usually doesn't faze livestock. In dogs, however, strep zoo can cause hemorrhagic pneumonia. The disease can be spread through direct contact with dogs, airborne droplets or contact with contaminated services, according to Riverside County Animal Services. There is no vaccine for strep zoo.
"This will not only protect these dogs from getting sick but will allow the shelter to medically isolate dogs that may have been exposed to a sick dog," said Erin Gettis, director of Riverside County Animal Services. There are other ways to help slow the spread as well. Gattis said residents can help the shelter by refraining from surrendering their dogs if possible while the shelter deals with the outbreak. Similarly, if someone finds a stray dog, the department recommended holding on to the dog as long as possible.
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