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.
Are viruses in dogs contagious?
Viruses, illnesses and infections can spread quickly from your dog to others. Our Clemmons veterinarians explain three contagious diseases and what to do if you think your pet may be showing symptoms associated with one.
Can you pick up a virus from a dog?
Dogs are a major reservoir for zoonotic infections. Dogs transmit several viral and bacterial diseases to humans. Zoonotic diseases can be transmitted to human by infected saliva, aerosols, contaminated urine or feces and direct contact with the dog.
How long after parvo can a dog be around other dogs?
Parvo can be transmitted on the hands, clothes and shoes of people touching one dog and then going to another home and touching another dog. Be especially careful not to touch or pet any unvaccinated dogs for at least 6 weeks after a dog has recovered from parvo.
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