There is no “season” for canine influenza, and infections can occur any time of the year. Canine influenza virus infection often resembles canine infectious tracheobronchitis ("kennel cough"), which is caused by one or more bacterial or viral infections, including Bordetella bronchiseptica and parainfluenza virus.
Is there a flu going around for dogs?
The canine flu is now rapidly spreading in Southern California. Bay Area experts tell us it is only a matter of time before this virus moves further north into the Bay Area. Roughly 800 confirmed and suspected cases are reported. Seven dogs have died so far.
How do you know if your dog has the flu?
The signs of this illness in dogs are cough, runny nose, fever, lethargy, eye discharge, and reduced appetite, but not all dogs will show signs of illness. The severity of illness associated with canine flu in dogs can range from no signs to severe illness resulting in pneumonia and sometimes death.
How often do dogs need the flu vaccine?
Just like humans, it's best to get your dog a flu shot each year. To be fully vaccinated against influenza, dogs should receive two initial sets of vaccinations followed by a yearly booster.
What is the current dog virus going around?
It is thought the sudden wave of illnesses could be caused by a type of coronavirus known as CEC (Canine Enteric Coronavirus), different to the Covid strain which caused the pandemic among humans. Dogs ill from the virus do not pose the same threat to human health.
Is the dog flu still around?
There have been reports of recent pockets of outbreaks of canine influenza virus (dog flu) in various parts of the country. As with the human influenza, the dog flu will remain with us.
What is canine flu (dog flu)?
Canine influenza (also known as dog flu) is a contagious respiratory disease in dogs caused by specific Type A influenza viruses known to infect dogs.
What is the incubation period for canine influenza?
The incubation period of canine influenza is approximately 2-to-4 days from initial exposure to the dog flu virus.
Is the CDC prepared for a dog flu pandemic?
Current CDC influenza virus regulations apply only to viruses with pandemic potential in people. However, CDC is doing a number of things to be prepared in the unlikely event that canine influenza becomes a threat to humans or to animals other than canines.
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