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.
H3N2 is transmitted through
close contact with other dogs, so if you boarded your pet over the holidays, be extra vigilant
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.
The most important would be to avoid areas where your dog will come in
close contact with other dogs, especially stranger dogs to your buddy.
Not exact matches
A day at the
dog park means that your pooch will be in
close contact with other doggies — this increases his chances of catching a virus or spreading one if your
dog is already sick.
It is easily spread when
dogs are in
close contact with infected
dogs, such as; kennels, veterinary hospitals or
other boarding situations.
Our love for our pets, our bond
with our pets, inspires us to spend the money, to search for employment that brings us in
close contact with other pets (and animals we might not be around a whole lot, thinking of reptiles and birds; so many of us keep to the traditional
dog or cat in our homes).
Since the virus is contagious through
close inter-
dog contact clients should consider the vaccine especially if their
dog frequents doggie day cares,
dog parks, boarding facilities, groomers, or anywhere else they may have
close interaction
with other dogs.
While people can't catch it from
dogs, the
dog flu is is extremely contagious between
dogs that come into
close contact with each
other.
Like many
other companion
dog breeds they require
close contact with humans.
Infected
dogs can be contagious for two weeks, so keep pets — sick or healthy — away from
close contact with other animals.
Many authorities recommend that the infested
dog, and all
other dogs that it has been in
close contact with, be treated every 1 to 2 weeks, for at least 4 weeks,
with an insecticidal shampoo, dip or powder.