Protect your pups: Stop the spread of the dog flu quoting : arklatexhomepage

Just like human flu shots, canine influenza vaccines may not completely prevent canine influenza but will make it less likely. There have been very recently confirmed cases of CIV H3N2 in Georgia, Florida and now Monroe, Louisiana. And if a vaccinated dog does get the flu, the signs are likely to be milder. Aids in the control of disease associated with Canine Influenza H3N8 and H3N2 infection. This is an opportunity to reinforce the importance of vaccinating because this virus can show up anywhere at any time.




Pause 1:59 How to protect your pet from the dog flu 0:39 These local kids built cardboard boats. Jay Karr Staff video Jay Karr Staff videoWith the highly contageous dog flu in South Carolina, some boarding facilities are beginning to ban dogs that have not been vaccinated. Share Video Video link: Select Embed code: Selectfacebookfacebook twittertwitter email With the highly contageous 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.

'Yappy Hour' aimed at stopping dog flu

John Santilli created Yappy Hour to help get the word out about the dog flu outbreak. As a deadly canine flu outbreak spreads in the southeast, the veterinarian at Mayfair Animal Hospital in Cary has been trying to raise awareness. [I had never heard of dog flu] up until last week," Mancino said.Dr. Reps from Merck Animal Health were here to advise dog owners about the pharmaceutical company's canine influenza vaccine. "It spreads dog to dog, on clothes, your dog dishes, leashes; and the problem is some dogs show no clinical signs," Dr. Santilli explained.


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