Pet owners warned to get animals vaccinated for dog flu - KWES NewsWest 9 / Midland, Odessa, Big Spring, TX: newswest9.com stat : NewsWest 9

Dog flu cases are three times higher than past years across the state of Texas, it's highly contagious and potentially dangerous. "As far as the virus itself, it's not deadly but these secondary infections are what you have to worry about." There isn't a clear answer why we're seeing the increases in dog flu. There are two types of vaccines against the dog flu, talk to your vet to find which one is best for your pet. Veterinarians in the Permian Basin said we haven't seen any cases yet but it could hit us soon.




MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Fears surrounding a possible dog flu outbreak have some pet owners in the Grand Strand concerned. "It's an upper respiratory virus, kind of like the human flu virus, where they are presented with coughing, sneezing, running noses. However, one Myrtle Beach veterinarian said there is no reason to panic, but pet owners should take precaution. "There are dogs that may appear healthy at the dog park, but could still be contagious," Ying said. Ying said there are no reported cases of dogs transmitting the virus to humans, but added one strain of dog flu can be transmitted to cats.

Dog owners urged to get pets vaccinated for highly-contagious dog flu

by: Roy Ramos Updated: Jun 16, 2017 - 5:06 PMORLANDO, Fla. - Spending time with his dog Henry is the highlight of Paul Schetzle's day. Veterinarians urge their pet owners to get their dogs vaccinated, especially if they frequent pet-populated areas like dog parks. They are also encouraging pet owners who live in apartment buildings to get their animals vaccinated as well. He said symptoms of canine influenza are similar to the flu. "I'm not going to lie, I mean I come in contact with other dogs without him being there."While Schetzle has already vaccinated Henry, Patino urges other dog owners to do the same.


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