Fortunately, there is a vaccine available to help protect against the most recent strain of dog Flu as well as the original strain, H3N8. "For more information about dog flu the importance of protection visit doginfluenza.com/ifthisdogcouldtalk." Due to the highly contagious nature of the virus and limited treatment options, the best approach to treating dog flu is through active prevention. In an effort to help prevent the spread of dog flu, veterinary clinics across 13 southern U.S. states are partnering with Merck Animal Health hosted Dog Flu Vaccination Day, to educate pet owners about the new strain of dog flu and options for vaccination against both strains of the disease. Because H3N2 is a relatively new virus, dogs have no natural immunity to it, and nearly 100 percent of dogs who come in contact with the strain will become infected.
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But now, officials are seeing the spread of a new strain of dog flu in Louisiana. There is also no dog flu season, and pets can be infected at any time of the year. While it won't make people sick with typical flu symptoms, it will make a pet feel lousy. "The one concerning thing is, with this new flu, H3N2, it can go dog to cat."Smith said dog owners can transmit the flu to other dogs and cats. Smith said veterinarians believe some dogs got infected at a dog show, possibly in Florida, then brought the flu back to Louisiana.collected by :Lucy William
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