What Could be Worse than Canine Flu? Not Much!

What Could be Worse than Canine Flu? Not Much!

Canine influenza, or dog flu, is a highly contagious airborne condition that can affect all dogs regardless of breed, age, or health. Nearly all cases of canine flu result from indoor group, boarding facility, play centers, groomers, and dog parks. However, with increased owner awareness, stricter policies at shared spaces, and the widespread availability of […]

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Dog Flu H3N2: What Every Dog Owner Needs to Know About Canine Influenza

Dog Flu H3N2: What Every Dog Owner Needs to Know About Canine Influenza

Dr. Kerri Blackburn What is the H3N2 Canine Influenza Virus? H3N2 is a very contagious influenza virus that infects dogs. It emerged in the United States in 2015 and has recently been reported in the Carolinas, having spread here from Florida and Georgia through the dog show circuit. Several dogs in multiple counties have become […]

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Canine Influenza in the US

Canine Influenza in the US

Bridget Andersen, DVM Approximately 4 months ago there was an outbreak of a strain of the Canine Influenza virus in the Chicago area.  While it was first believed that the virus was the same Influenza strain (H3N8) first isolated in Florida in 2004, subsequent studies have shown that this outbreak is more closely related to the […]

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