How to protect your pup from spread of dog flu stat : wwl tv

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.

Highly contagious dog flu 'knocking on our door': Beaufort County pet boarders requiring dog vaccines

Jay Karr Staff videoWith the highly contagious dog flu in South Carolina, some boarding facilities are beginning to ban dogs that have not been vaccinated. Veterinarian Marikay Campbell, of Port Royal Veterinary Hospital, describes on Wednesday the vaccination process and things dog owners can to to lessen the chances their pet will catch the flu. facebook twitter email Share More Videos 0:40 Praise house singers share Gullah music at Mitchellville Pause 1:37 The Lowcountry will be featured on The Bachelorette on Monday. 0:43 It's a southern tradition - but do you know how to tie a bow tie? Jay Karr Staff video


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