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Dog owners in L.A. are keeping a close eye on four-legged family members after reports of a dog flu outbreak. The H3N2 flu strain was first reported in Chicago two years ago and spread out west. The dogs at highest risk are the very old, the very young and ones with compromised immune systems. Over 30 dogs have been quarantined, but at least 5 have been exposed. Symptoms include coughing, sneezing, loss of appetite, and fever.




Los Angeles reports dozens of confirmed and suspected canine influenza, or dog flu casesVeterinarians with Los Angeles County are reporting a number of H3N2 canine influenza cases in dogs this year in the county. Final testing of two dog revealed a strain of canine influenza (H3N2) commonly found in Asia, further testing is pending. In March 2017, H3N2 canine influenza was identified in dogs in Los Angeles (LA) County. dog park, groomer) should be vaccinated against H3N2 Canine influenza. The sick dogs, plus an additional 8 healthy but exposed dogs, are under quarantine or isolation in 10 locations around Los Angeles County.

Dog flu outbreak reported in Los Angeles County; health officials urge vaccine

Los Angeles County's Health Department sent an alert out Tuesday that there has been an outbreak of dog flu — dogs suffering from the flu. Still, the county's veterinary public health office is recommending that all dogs who interact with other dogs get the vaccine. In Los Angeles, an estimated 35 dogs have been infected, with most exhibiting symptoms. The disease probably came from a dog imported from China, where the respiratory disease is spreading, according to officials. There is a form to report animals with the flu at public health.lacounty.gov.


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