Dog park re-opens following closure due to rise in respiratory illnesses

APRIL 26 – The municipality has reopened the Prince Edward Dog Park located at Delhi Park in Picton.

The dog park was temporarily closed for the past two weeks due to a rise in cases of respiratory illness among dogs in Prince Edward County.
If your dog is coughing or has been in contact with any other dogs that have been coughing, please do not visit the dog park until two weeks after the symptoms have passed or two weeks after exposure.

APRIL 9: On the recommendation of Picton Animal Hospital, the municipality has temporarily closed the Prince Edward Dog Park located at Delhi Park in Picton due to a rise in cases of respiratory illness among dogs in Prince Edward County.

The dog park will remain closed for at least two weeks, at which time the closure will be reevaluated.
Dogs with an intermittent hacking cough may be mildly lethargic yet recover well; however, in some cases, the dogs may stop eating, develop a fever, and experience nasal and ocular discharge. This may progress to pneumonia.
Please contact your veterinarian if your dog experiences any concerning symptoms. Dog owners are advised not to let their pet interact with any dog showing these symptoms.