Not exact matches
The American Veterinary Medical Association recommends that
dogs that are in frequent contact with other
dogs be vaccinated
against canine
influenza to help prevent the spread.
A-Animal Clinic in Fort Worth, Texas, began in mid-November to require that all
dogs left at the facility — whether for boarding, day camp, grooming or medical procedures — be vaccinated
against canine
influenza virus.
The doctors of Roscoe Village Animal Hospital are recommending that
dogs who spend any time socializing with other
dogs at
dog parks, or go to boarding, day care or grooming facilities be vaccinated
against the H3N2 strain of canine
influenza.
Holt, D.E., M.R. Mover, and D.C. Brown, Serologic prevalence of antibodies
against canine
influenza virus (H3N8) in
dogs in a metropolitan animal shelter.
There is an approved vaccine to protect
dogs against canine
influenza A H3N8 available in the United States.
The Guidelines state that «Any
dog deemed at risk for exposure to
influenza virus should be vaccinated
against both H3N2 and H3N8 strains.»
Evaluation of the ability of canarypox - vectored equine
influenza virus vaccines to induce humoral immune responses
against canine
influenza viruses in
dogs.
Responses indicate that facilities are increasingly aware of
Dog Flu (also known as canine
influenza) and are taking steps
against it.1
Even so, when you see all the alarming information from the media, veterinarians and vaccine manufacturers, you may be wondering whether you should vaccinate your
dog against canine
influenza.
We recommend vaccinating
dogs against both canine
influenza H3N8 and H3N2 and have vaccines available.
Vaccines
against other respiratory causing pathogens, such as Bordetella, parainfluenza, and adenovirus, may help to prevent a secondary infection in a
dog already compromised by the
influenza virus.
We are strongly recommending to vaccinate
against Canine Flu for all
dogs: Canine
Influenza Virus H3N2 / H3N8 (CIV).
Unfortunately, they now also require the pups» being vaccinated
against K9
Influenza since outbreaks of the disease are more likely to occur in areas where large groups of
dogs are in relatively close contact, which meant that Missy & Buzz had to get that shot.
Vaccines
against the H3N8
influenza virus — which has existed in this country for more than a decade — are available, but there are differences in the genetic sequences of the two strains that suggest that these vaccines would be poorly effective, or ineffective in protecting
dogs against the H3N2 virus infecting
dogs in the Midwest.»
The Bordetella vaccine does not protect
dogs against canine
influenza.
I will ensure my
dog (s) has / have current immunizations
against Rabies, Distemper, Parvovirus, Bordetella (Kennel cough) and Canine
Influenzas (H3N8 & H3N2).
Discuss your
dog's specific risk factors with your veterinarian to determine whether vaccination
against canine
influenza is appropriate for your pet.
Due to Recent Outbreak of Canine
Influenza in the Bay Area: We are STRONGLY recommending to vaccinate
against Canine Flu for all
dogs.
You and your veterinarian can also discuss whether vaccinating your
dog against canine
influenza is indicated.»
Back to canine
influenza: Should a not - so - social Chicago
dog be vaccinated
against this pathogen?
Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvovirus, Para
influenza, and Bordatella are our most common diseases and viruses that we vaccinate
against for in
dogs.
The American Veterinary Medical Association's stance is that
dogs that are in frequent contact with other
dogs should be vaccinated
against canine
influenza to help prevent the spread of the virus.
The most important step is to vaccinate your
dog against the canine
influenza viruses.
Should you vaccinate your
dog against canine
influenza?
While the vaccine will significantly lower the odds of your
dog coming down with canine
influenza, it's important to note that it only protects
against certain strains and therefore won't guarantee that your
dog won't get the flu.