A mild
case of dog flu typically last from 10 to 30 days and the animal improves on its own with symptoms gradually going away.
Every continental state except one has either had a confirmed
case of Dog Flu, or borders on a state that has.1
Most
cases of dog flu are mild and up to twenty percent won't even manifest symptoms.
In mild
cases of dog flu without secondary complications, this means rest, a warm and comfortable environment, and good nutrition, possibly including supplements [source: ASPCA].
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.
Up until a month ago a majority of
the cases of dog flu had been limited to the Midwest, most specifically the Chicago area.
In May 2009,
cases of Dog Flu had been confirmed in 30 states.
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 spreading.
Kennels and dog parks that have been recently reported to have
cases of dog flu should be avoided.
Do take note that milder
cases of dog flu usually last around 10 to 30 days and will often not require any veterinary attention.
With more
cases of Dog Flu being reported across the country, Merck Animal Health is committed to keeping dog owners and veterinary professionals informed on the latest prevalence data.
For both mild and severe
cases of dog flu, it is vital that your pet be isolated from other animals and in an environment that facilitates rest.
Two cases of Type A Canine Influenza were confirmed in early June, and two additional
cases of dog flu were confirmed on June 12.
This week WBIR in Knoxville reported that the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine said no new
cases of dog flu have been detected in the Knoxville area since the outbreak in June.
Most news stories are reporting there have been about 1,000
cases of dog flu in the Chicago area and 5 deaths.
One San Francisco clinic saw 50 cases in just two weeks, and it's spreading to areas that haven't seen
cases of the dog flu in years — or ever.
Not exact matches
Since the outbreak in Chicago, over a dozen states have confirmed
cases of this strain
of the
dog flu and a
case was recently confirmed in cats.
Canine Influenza This year, many
dog flu cases have been reported in certain areas
of the United States.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB)-- The Kentucky Humane Society closed its intake facility on Steedly Drive on Sunday because three
dogs have
cases of the
flu.
«Recently the number
of «
dog flu»
cases has risen dramatically shutting down at least one
dog daycare in metro Atlanta.
But in some
cases, including
dogs that are high risk, more severe outcomes can happen.11 In a clinical study
of Dog Flu involving experimentally infected dogs with no secondary infections, every dog developed lung lesions (pneumonia) by the study's en
Dog Flu involving experimentally infected
dogs with no secondary infections, every
dog developed lung lesions (pneumonia) by the study's en
dog developed lung lesions (pneumonia) by the study's end.3
When a
dog has an uncomplicated
case of Canine
Flu, the course
of disease is 7 - 10 days, and chances
of survival are excellent.
They not only prevent infections but may also reduce the severity and duration
of dog flu in
case your pet gets sick.
So rather than experiencing frank viral diseases such as the «
flu, measles, mumps and rubella (and, in the
case of dogs, parvovirus and distemper), we are allowing the viruses to win anyway — but with cancer, leukaemia and other inflammatory or autoimmune (self - attacking) diseases taking their place.
There are now 13 confirmed
cases of H3N2
dog flu in Florida, and two more conformed in Georgia.
A vet school tracking
cases of the highly contagious
dog flu reported it has spread to South Carolina, and officials are urging
dog owners to stay vigilant.
So when The Mercury News, along with multiple other news agencies and internet media sources, announced last month that several
cases of «deadly
dog flu» had been confirmed in the Bay Area, our phone lines lit up, and I knew that I had to prepare my team pronto.
Also known as
dog flu, this highly contagious infection has affected thousands
of dogs all over the country, with hundreds
of cases reported within just the past year.
Symptoms can vary, and some
cases can be fatal, so it's extremely important to take your
dog to the veterinarian as soon as he shows signs
of this
flu.
* A constant, dry hacking cough that sounds as though something is caught in the throat * Vomiting or gagging after any excitement or even after light physical activities * Vomiting or gagging after any small amount
of pressure to the trachea * You can also see retching, snorting and sneezing * In the vast majority
of cases, you will not see a runny discharge from the eyes or nose unless your cat or
dog also has something like the Canine
Flu * In some
cases a fever can be present — but not always
Dog Flu in the South Bay and more recently, a number
of cases have cropped up in other areas around the Bay.
The «
dog flu» or canine influenza is going around in the Chicago area and
of course spreading to nearby areas with a confirmed
case in Madison, Wis..
While it's a
flu strain that's different than the one affecting humans (and there are no known
cases of transmission), it's just as dangerous and even more contagious among
dogs.
But in the U.S.,
cases of cats developing
dog flu are extremely rare.
Remember we have not yet seen a
case of true «Canine
Flu» here is Jackson but with the travel & tourist season coming it is better to be safe than sorry if your
dogs board or frequent local trails or
dog friendly parks.