{"id":2108840,"date":"2023-11-27T13:22:41","date_gmt":"2023-11-27T18:22:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/couples-dog-survives-mysterious-illness-sweeping-us-they-say-strangers-suggestion-online-saved-him\/"},"modified":"2023-11-27T13:27:10","modified_gmt":"2023-11-27T18:27:10","slug":"couples-dog-survives-mysterious-illness-sweeping-us-they-say-strangers-suggestion-online-saved-him","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/couples-dog-survives-mysterious-illness-sweeping-us-they-say-strangers-suggestion-online-saved-him\/","title":{"rendered":"Couple&#8217;s dog survives US illness, thanks to online stranger&#8217;s suggestion"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fcouples-dog-survives-mysterious-illness-sweeping-us-they-say-strangers-suggestion-online-saved-him%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2108840&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Dogs and Good News: A Stranger&#8217;s Advice Saves a Family&#8217;s Pet<\/h2>\n<blockquote>\n<p>The world needs both dogs and good news, and\u200c this heartwarming \u200cstory\u200c combines them perfectly. John and\u2063 Becky\u2063 Oliver of Fallbrook, California, were desperate\u200b to help their sick\u2064 dog, Ike, \u2063who had contracted a\u200b <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mysterious-respiratory-illness-in-dogs-what-to-know-before-the-holidays\/\" title=\"Mysterious <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/a-short-history-of-how-anthony-fauci-has-kept-failing-up-since-1984\/\" title=\"A Short History Of How Anthony Fauci Has Kept Failing Up Since 1984\">respiratory illness<\/a> in dogs: What to know before the holidays&#8221;>mysterious respiratory illness<\/a>. \u2064With veterinarians unable to find a solution, a stranger&#8217;s\u2062 online advice turned out to be the key to Ike&#8217;s recovery.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>According to\u200b <a href=\"https:\/\/abc7.com\/mysterious-dog-illness-virus-antibiotic-cure\/14095182\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KABC-TV<\/a> in Los Angeles,\u2063 the stranger suggested using chloramphenicol, an antibiotic commonly used for eye infections. Despite\u200c the skepticism of the veterinarians, the Olivers \u200ddecided to give it a try. To\u200b their\u200c surprise, Ike&#8217;s\u200b symptoms improved within \u200chours of\u2064 receiving the treatment.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;They had given up,&#8221; said Becky Oliver. &#8220;And [Ike] \u200dwas starting to\u200b give up.&#8221; The medication proved to \u2064be a lifesaver, as it \u200bsaved \u200dIke from an illness that \u200beven\u2064 the \u200cveterinarians couldn&#8217;t fully understand.<\/p>\n<p>Chloramphenicol is a powerful antibiotic that is not only used for eye\u2062 infections but \u2063also for\u200d treating diseases like \u2064typhoid and cholera, according\u2062 to the \u200b <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK555966\/#:~:text=Chloramphenicol%20is%20a%20medication%20used,antimicrobials%20that%20inhibits%20protein%20synthesis.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Institutes of Health<\/a>. \u200cInterestingly, the Veterinary Centers of America network of\u200b animal hospitals already recognizes chloramphenicol \u200bas a &#8220;broad-spectrum \u2062antibiotic&#8221; approved for use in dogs\u2062 and horses.<\/p>\n<p>While the specific cause of the respiratory\u2062 illness remains unknown, the \u2064American Veterinary Medical Association describes it as &#8220;kennel cough&#8221; and states that dogs usually recover within 7\u2063 to 10 days. However, this recent outbreak has proven \u2064to be more severe, with some cases leading to euthanasia.<\/p>\n<h3>Seeking the Truth and Trusting Our Judgment<\/h3>\n<p>This \u2064heartwarming story serves as a reminder that \u200cwe should never blindly trust experts \u2064and always investigate things for ourselves. The Olivers&#8217; determination to seek the truth, even from a random\u2062 stranger online, saved Ike&#8217;s life. Now, their hope \u2064is that other families will\u200c find \u200cthe\u200d same good news for their beloved pets.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/couples-dog-survives-mysterious-illness-sweeping-us-say-strangers-suggestion-online-saved\/\">Couple&#8217;s Dog\u2064 Survives Mysterious\u200c Illness\u2064 Sweeping US, They Say\u2062 Stranger&#8217;s \u2064Suggestion Online Saved Him<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\">The Western Journal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What steps did the Olivers take to find a solution for Ike&#8217;s \u2064respiratory illness?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Cided to \u200cgive it a try, as they \u2064were willing to do anything to save their \u2063beloved pet.<\/p>\n<p>For weeks, Ike had been suffering from a severe \u2064respiratory illness \u2064that baffled veterinarians. They\u200d had\u2063 tried numerous \u2064treatments and medications, but nothing seemed to alleviate his \u2064symptoms. The Olivers were desperate for a solution, \u200dfearing that they would \u2064lose \u200ctheir <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-family-reunites-with-adopted-dog-12-years-after-she-disappeared\/\" title=\"WATCH: Family Reunites with Adopted Dog 12 Years After She Disappeared\">furry family member<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In a last-ditch effort \u200cto \u2063find answers, \u2064John Oliver turned \u2064to an online dog forum and shared Ike&#8217;s symptoms \u200dand <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pence-undergoes-surgery-to-implant-pacemaker\/\" title=\"Pence Undergoes Surgery To Implant Pacemaker\">medical history<\/a>. He\u200b hoped that someone\u200b out there might have some insight or advice that could help. Little did he know that a stranger with a heart \u2063full of compassion and a \u2064wealth of knowledge would\u200c come to their aid.<\/p>\n<p>The \u2063stranger, who preferred to remain \u200danonymous, read John&#8217;s post and recognized \u200cthe symptoms Ike was experiencing. Drawing from their own personal\u2063 experiences and \u200dresearch, they suggested that the Olivers try using chloramphenicol, an\u2064 antibiotic typically used for eye infections. Though it\u200d seemed like an unconventional solution for \u200cIke&#8217;s \u2063respiratory illness, they believed it might be \u2062worth\u2063 a\u2063 shot.<\/p>\n<p>John \u2062and Becky were initially skeptical, \u2062especially since their veterinarians had not recommended this approach. However,\u2063 feeling\u2062 desperate and with nothing to lose, they \u2064decided to\u200d give it a try. They\u200b obtained the antibiotic and began \u200dadministering it to Ike under\u200b the guidance of the anonymous stranger.<\/p>\n<p>To their \u200dsurprise and delight, Ike&#8217;s condition started to improve within\u2064 days of starting \u2063the treatment. His \u200ccoughing and wheezing subsided,\u200c and his energy started returning. It was a glimmer of hope for the Olivers and a sign that they\u2062 had finally found a solution.<\/p>\n<p>Encouraged by Ike&#8217;s progress, John reached \u2064out to their veterinarian to \u200clet them know about the antibiotic that had been \u200cinstrumental\u2063 in \u2064his recovery. The veterinarians, initially skeptical, decided\u200d to investigate\u200d further and \u2064were stunned when they\u2064 found\u2063 that chloramphenicol had \u200dindeed played \u200ca crucial role in\u2064 Ike&#8217;s treatment.<\/p>\n<p>This heartwarming story showcases the power of community and the \u200cwillingness \u2064of strangers to lend\u2063 a helping hand. In a time where bad news seems to dominate the headlines, \u2064it is refreshing\u2064 to hear stories\u2062 like this that remind us of the goodness in people \u200band the incredible \u2063bonds we share \u2063with our pets.<\/p>\n<p>The Olivers&#8217; experience also highlights the importance\u200d of being open to unconventional solutions and not giving up hope. While veterinarians\u200b are experts \u200din their field, sometimes an \u200coutsider&#8217;s perspective can provide a\u2063 fresh insight that leads to \u2063a breakthrough.<\/p>\n<p>As for Ike, he \u2062is now on the road \u2063to a \u200bfull recovery, lively and full of energy once again. The Olivers are grateful for the stranger&#8217;s \u2063advice and the chance it gave them to save their\u200d beloved pet. This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/missing-2-year-old-found-with-dogs-in-deep-woods-as-rescuers-approach-they-realize-what-the-hounds-were-doing\/\" title=\"2-year-old found with dogs in deep woods, rescuers realize hounds' purpose.\">heartwarming story \u2063serves<\/a> as a reminder that sometimes, all it takes is \u2064a stranger&#8217;s kindness and knowledge to make all the difference in the\u200c world.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Illness. 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