All previous
forms of the dog flu did not have an effect cats.
The newest
form of Dog Flu, H3N2, was first found in the US in the spring of 2015.
Not exact matches
There is a current
dog flu vaccine on the market, though termed an inactive
form of the virus and is therefore a «lifestyle vaccine,» which The American Veterinary Medical Association and does not recommend for every
dog.
Research has shown that 94 %
of all the
dogs reported to have
flu, had mild
forms of infection.
Dog flu symptoms in its mild
form include sneezing, nasal discharge, runny discharge from the eyes, lack
of energy, reduced appetite, low grade fever, and a persistent cough and stuffy nose that can last for up to three weeks.
with
Dog Flu will develop a more severe systemic
form of canine influenza that manifests with a high fever (104 - 106 °F) and pneumonia
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
when a
dog has CONCURRENT exposure to multiple respiratory diseases (distemper virus, parainfluenza virus, bordetella, and / or hepatitis virus) at the same time AND / OR a
dog has been under stress (boarding, grooming, attending
dog shows, etc.), that
dog is at HIGH risk
of the severe
form of Canine
Flu
snub - nosed breeds, puppies, elderly
dogs, and
dogs with chronic health problems are at highest risk
of the hemorrhagic pneumonia
form of Canine
Flu.
Unlike most
forms of human
flu, to which people have some immunity, few
dogs have had any previous exposure and therefore have not developed any resistance.