Palm Beach Post : declared in If dog is boarded or social, vaccination will reduce flu risk

Question: I have been hearing about the dog flu virus and I am worried about my dog. Answer: Dog flu is an influenza virus that can cause flu symptoms in dogs. If your dog is very social and you board him frequently, the flu vaccine is strongly recommended. Could I have given him dog flu? How can you prevent dog flu?

Deadly dog flu surfaces in South Carolina

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) - The Charleston Animal Society is urging dog owners in the Charleston area to keep an eye out for signs of dog flu as the virus has surfaced in South Carolina and can be deadly. While it cannot be transmitted to humans, canine influenza is extremely contagious. In some cases, canine influenza can develop into pneumonia. Experts at the Charleston Animal Society say a dog's cough can travel up to 20 feet and the virus can remain alive on human clothing for up to 24-hours. "People should be in touch with their personal veterinarian on whether a flu shot is a good idea for their pet," said Charleston Animal Society Senior Director of Veterinary Care Lucy Fuller.


VIDEO: Cases of dog flu in state have...MOREHEAD CITY, Carteret County - Two confirmed cases of canine flu over the past week have experts saying you need to get your pets vaccinated. "And avoid close contact in dog parks, dogs that you aren't aware of their history, just stray dogs coming around, that sort of thing." One of those incidents happened in Morehead City, the NC Department of Agriculture confirmed. Canine influenza is spread through close contact with infected dogs. According to Dr. David Bird with the Morehead Animal Hospital, symptoms include coughing, lack of energy, lack of appetite, fever and sneezing.


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