If dog flu has been an issue in your area, maybe stay away from the dog park for a while.
If the dog flu hits your area, make sure you read all of the above before allowing your vet to vaccinate your dog.
Talk with your veterinarian to see
if a dog flu shot is right for your pooch.
Not exact matches
If your
dog has kennel cough or canine
flu, foods high in zinc, including grass - fed beef, ground pumpkin seeds, and spinach can help them fight it off.
If you live in an area where there has been an outbreak of
dog flu, or your pet often comes into close contact with other
dogs, it might be a good idea for him to get the shot.
If they do nothing and a
dog gets the
flu and requires treatment, clients may holler, «Why didn't you say I should vaccinate?»
So, how do you know
if your
dog has the
flu?
Some
dogs are just naturally lethargic, but a sleepy
dog could be exhibiting signs of the
flu if they display unusual apathy to things that would normally get them excited.
Come in to ZippiVet
if you suspect your sweet little pal might have contracted the
dog flu, or
if you want to vaccinate your pet to prevent him or her the discomfort.
Like the
flu there are thousands of different strains of kennel cough, and while the vaccine helps to prevent the most common strains, it is not a guarantee that your
dog will still not develop kennel cough, even
if properly vaccinated.
Antibiotics do not work against
flu viruses, but
if there is a secondary bacterial pneumonia it's important your
dog gets on an antibiotic promptly.
If you know your area is having a problem with the
dog flu, stay away from public areas.
Other
dogs may run a low fever and feel like we do
if we have the
flu, but they can't tell us.
It may not always be apparent
if another
dog has the
flu, so it's important to wash your hands after touching a
dog.
If your
dog is has
flu - like symptoms or seems sick, schedule an appointment with your veterinarian.
If your
dog will be in an environment with increased risk of exposure to the
flu, such as a boarding facility, doggie daycare, grooming facility or
dog park, it is a good idea to have him or her vaccinated.
If you have any questions, concerns, or to schedule your
dog's appointment to receive the
flu vaccine, contact us here.
I wasn't really sure
if that was a lot until I tracked down CIV - infection data from Cornell University (which I did include in the article and admittedly was hiding in some distant Internet nook), and according to Cornell, in the 10 years leading up to March 2015 there were a maximum of 2,300 confirmed cases of
dog flu in the United States.
And
if it turns out to be the
flu, keep your
dog isolated for up to 14 days.
Sam Basso PHOENIX, AZ AREA: (602) 708-4531 OR,
if you are out of this area, inquire about a telephone or e-Lesson Email: [email protected] Canine Influenza, also known as «
Dog Flu» is a highly contagious disease.
If a canine
flu outbreak occurs, a few things are important to remember: · Most
dogs will have mild to no illness.
If you live in an area where there has been an outbreak of
dog flu, or your pet often comes into close contact with other
dogs, it might be a good idea for him to get vaccinated.
Your vet may prescribe antibiotics
if your
dog gets a bacterial infection along with the
flu.
However,
if you are boarding your
dog, speak to your vet about vaccinations for the Dog Flu as we
dog, speak to your vet about vaccinations for the
Dog Flu as we
Dog Flu as well.
If a
dog is exposed to a Canine
Flu environment and contracts the disease, he will begin showing symptoms of Canine Influenza within 2 - 4 days.
And
if your
dog is lucky enough to have not caught the
flu while he's being vaccinated (get the irony here?)
Schwartz said treating
dog flu can cost thousands of dollars
if the animal has to be hospitalized in isolation.
If your
dog is around other
dogs, visits places where other
dogs have been, or is around people (like myself) who come in contact with other
dogs, then your
dog will get
dog flu at some point.
If your
dog has had a recent respiratory infection, be sure to keep him or her at home for at least four weeks to allow the
dog to recover fully and to minimize the risk of spreading the infection to other
dogs.31 Be sure to clean and disinfect clothing, equipment, surfaces and hands after exposure to
dogs showing signs of respiratory disease to prevent transmission of infection to susceptible
dogs.26 In addition, routine cleaning of your
dog's food and water bowls and toys with soap and water may help prevent the spread of disease.26 Click here to see the label text for Nobivac ® Canine
Flu Bivalent vaccine.
However,
if a
dog is exposed to other respiratory diseases at the same time as a
Flu infection, especially Canine Distemper and / or Kennel Cough, the mix of the multiple diseases is much more serious, with a high rate of mortality.
Dog Flu can not be distinguished from other causes of acute respiratory disease based on clinical signs alone.8, 9 If your dog shows any of these signs, contact your veterinarian and avoid taking him or her anywhere (other than the veterinarian's office) until a full recovery has been made
Dog Flu can not be distinguished from other causes of acute respiratory disease based on clinical signs alone.8, 9
If your
dog shows any of these signs, contact your veterinarian and avoid taking him or her anywhere (other than the veterinarian's office) until a full recovery has been made
dog shows any of these signs, contact your veterinarian and avoid taking him or her anywhere (other than the veterinarian's office) until a full recovery has been made.31
If you have any questions about the
Dog Flu — please consult a veterinarian.
Given the recent reports of the canine
flu outbreak in the Chicago area, we wanted to put together a few simple tips for helping to prevent or detect
if your
dog has the virus.
If you absolutely must bring your dog to daycare or a boarding facility, ask if they've had any cases of dog flu and what they're doing to prevent it from spreadin
If you absolutely must bring your
dog to daycare or a boarding facility, ask
if they've had any cases of dog flu and what they're doing to prevent it from spreadin
if they've had any cases of
dog flu and what they're doing to prevent it from spreading.
If your
dog contracts the canine
flu, it is treatable, but it is dangerous for puppies, seniors, and immunocompromised
dogs.
If you think your
dog may have the
flu, it's important to check in with your vet to make sure he isn't getting any worse.
The only way we can try to figure out the possible presence of
dog flu in our pets is for us to make a comprehensive review of where our pooch has been the past few days and
if ever it got in contact with other canines that are known to have
dog flu.
In other words,
if the
flu occurs in a community, and a
dog owner only then rushes out to get a
dog vaccinated — it still takes several weeks and a vaccine booster to be effective.
It is thus, very important to isolate our
dogs for at least 3 weeks or 21 days especially
if they are suspected of harboring the H3N2 type of
dog flu virus.
6 to 8 % of
dogs that get
dog flu will die from the disease
if left untreated.
And
if your canine is in frequent contact with other pooches, it is extra crucial that they get the
dog flu vaccination.
If you don't want your
dog to get the new H3N2
flu, don't take him where other
dogs gather.
Thus, recent conversations with friends who have
dogs and reading posts on social media prompted me to write this short update on canine influenza or
dog flu if you prefer.
If you're dog is coughing — visit the veterinarian, so you vet can identify IF your dog has flu or not, and if so, what that strain of flu i
If you're dog is coughing — visit the veterinarian, so you vet can identify IF your dog has flu or not, and if so, what that strain of flu i
If you're
dog is coughing — visit the veterinarian, so you vet can identify
IF your dog has flu or not, and if so, what that strain of flu i
IF your dog has flu or not, and if so, what that strain of flu i
IF your
dog has
flu or not, and
if so, what that strain of flu i
if so, what that strain of flu i
if so, what that strain of
flu is.
If you have more questions about dog flu, are uncertain if your dog is at risk, or wonder if the vaccination is needed / appropriate for your four - legged friend, please have a conversation with your trusted family veterinaria
If you have more questions about
dog flu, are uncertain
if your dog is at risk, or wonder if the vaccination is needed / appropriate for your four - legged friend, please have a conversation with your trusted family veterinaria
if your
dog is at risk, or wonder
if the vaccination is needed / appropriate for your four - legged friend, please have a conversation with your trusted family veterinaria
if the vaccination is needed / appropriate for your four - legged friend, please have a conversation with your trusted family veterinarian.
The vaccine does not work
if your
dog is already exposed to the
flu and must have a second booster one to two weeks after the first shot is given before it becomes effective.
Contact from pet owners or health care workers who have been handling
flu - infected
dogs can spread the disease
if they don't take precautions to effectively clean their hands and clothing.
Visit the veterinarian immediately
if your cat or
dog has the
flu and develops a high fever or difficulty breathing.
If you'd like to learn more about canine influenza (
dog flu) or to schedule an appointment to have your
dog vaccinated, give us a call at 405-701-9000.
snub - nosed breeds and
dogs with pre-existing health problems are at highly at risk for developing the severe form of Canine
Flu if they are exposed