What you should know about the respiratory illness affecting dogs

NEW YORK (WABC) -- There have been reports across the country of a respiratory disease affecting dogs.

So how serious and widespread is it?

Dr. Diane Levitan, an Associate Professor at Long Island University's College of Veterinary Medicine, joined the Eyewitness News Mornings @ 10 team to discuss ways to protect your pup.

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