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How long are dogs contagious with canine flu?

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The incubation period of canine influenza is approximately 2-to-4 days from initial exposure to the dog flu virus. Viral shedding starts to decrease after the fourth day, but dogs with H3N8 remain contagious for up to 10 days after exposure, and dogs with H3N2 remain contagious for up to 26 days.


Is canine influenza contagious to other dogs?

It is highly contagious and easily spread from infected dogs to other dogs by direct contact, nasal secretions (through barking, coughing or sneezing), contaminated objects (kennel surfaces, food and water bowls, collars and leashes), and by people moving between infected and uninfected dogs.

How long does the canine influenza vaccine take to work?

Vaccines take 3-4 weeks to provide immunity. Isolate sick animals and keep them isolated for up to 10 days after symptoms subside. Practice good sanitation.

What is the difference between kennel cough and canine influenza?

Dog Flu, or canine influenza virus, is a viral disease and, because of that, it's more difficult to treat than canine cough, also known as kennel cough. Kennel cough is a bacterial infection easily treated with antibiotics. Dog Flu, on the other hand, is a virus that can't be "cured".

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