Not exact matches
Until then, here's the weirdest homage to «Reservoir
Dogs» we've seen in a while, courtesy
of the staff
at Blackpool Hospital in the U.K., who reference the film — ear - slicing and all — as part
of a training video to encourage staff to get
flu vaccinations (via The Mirror).
Well, people were already pretty scared
of the recent swine
flu outbreaks in 2009 and vets and vaccine manufacturers were eager to prey on pet owners» fears and cash in when canine influenza (
dog flu) hit
at the same time.
According to the AVMA, the
dog flu is highly contagious and all
dogs are
at risk
of contracting the virus because it «is still an emerging disease» in the United States and
dogs lack immunity to it.
At each dog meat farm closure, HSI has a veterinarian test for the presence of the H3N2, or dog flu, virus at the time the dogs receive their rabies, DHPP, and corona virus vaccine
At each
dog meat farm closure, HSI has a veterinarian test for the presence
of the H3N2, or
dog flu, virus
at the time the dogs receive their rabies, DHPP, and corona virus vaccine
at the time the
dogs receive their rabies, DHPP, and corona virus vaccines.
«Recently the number
of «
dog flu» cases has risen dramatically shutting down
at least one
dog daycare in metro Atlanta.
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.
Today we are looking
at dog flu, we'll be investigating the causes
of canine influenza, the symptoms and how to treat and avoid canine
flu.
What is true is that the H3N2 strain
of dog flu (canine influenza virus) was positively identified
at the Chicago Ridge facility by a diagnostic lab last week.
Dogs with chronic illnesses such as cancer are also
at more risk
of falling ill with severe canine
flu, so it is appropriate to think about immunising them.
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.
According to clinical data studies (currently under peer review)
at the University
of Wisconsin, this new strain
of Dog Flu is likely has a longer, up to 24 days, contagious period — making it more
of a concern.
Like humans, a very, very small percentage
of dogs can die from the
flu so call your vet
at the first sign
of symptoms.
Below are the symptoms
of canine infectious respiratory disease complex (which would include
dog flu) and which
dogs are most
at risk, however, it's noted that even
dogs on walks might be
at risk in communities where there is active
flu.
Per Chinese media, the veterinary clinic
of College
of Veterinary Medicine
at the China Agricultural University report that two out
of 52 samples from sick
dogs were tested positive for the H1N1
flu virus.
And on June 5, the Virology Laboratory
at the UT College
of Veterinary Medicine confirmed that the
dog flu has indeed reached Knoxville.
I believe in taking
dogs to the vet to get shots much like my kids, however I do not rush my children to the doctor any time one
of them gets sick
at school or has the
flu.
It's nothing to sneeze
at, an outbreak
of dog flu affecting
at least 11 states.
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
The big news in veterinary medicine last summer was the outbreak
of canine influenza virus in many
dogs that were not perceived to be
at risk for the
flu.
The first confirmed outbreak
of Dog Flu infection occurred in Florida at a Greyhound racing facility in 2003.2 Since that time, the incidence of Dog Flu infection has increased, and outbreaks have been reported in dog - racing facilities, dog shows, dog parks, shelters, kennels, veterinary offices, and pet stores in many US states.1,4
Dog Flu infection occurred in Florida
at a Greyhound racing facility in 2003.2 Since that time, the incidence
of Dog Flu infection has increased, and outbreaks have been reported in dog - racing facilities, dog shows, dog parks, shelters, kennels, veterinary offices, and pet stores in many US states.1,4
Dog Flu infection has increased, and outbreaks have been reported in
dog - racing facilities, dog shows, dog parks, shelters, kennels, veterinary offices, and pet stores in many US states.1,4
dog - racing facilities,
dog shows, dog parks, shelters, kennels, veterinary offices, and pet stores in many US states.1,4
dog shows,
dog parks, shelters, kennels, veterinary offices, and pet stores in many US states.1,4
dog parks, shelters, kennels, veterinary offices, and pet stores in many US states.1,4 - 8
snub - nosed breeds, puppies, elderly
dogs, and
dogs with chronic health problems are
at highest risk
of the hemorrhagic pneumonia form
of Canine
Flu.
If you are concerned that your pet may be showing signs
of dog flu, contact your veterinarian and keep your
dog at home.
Along with many animal hospitals around the country, we have been vaccinating
at risk
dogs for this strain
of flu for over five years.
Pet handlers are asked to leave their
dog temporarily in their vehicle if it is showing symptoms
of dog flu and then to check in
at the front desk for further instructions.
Dogs of any age can be infected and spread the canine flu virus when they are in close contact with healthy dogs at groomers, kennels, dog day care facilities, shelters and dog pa
Dogs of any age can be infected and spread the canine
flu virus when they are in close contact with healthy
dogs at groomers, kennels, dog day care facilities, shelters and dog pa
dogs at groomers, kennels,
dog day care facilities, shelters and
dog parks.
At each dog meat farm closure, HSI has a veterinarian test for the presence of the H3N2, or dog flu, virus at the time the dogs receive their rabies, DHPP, and coronavirus vaccine
At each
dog meat farm closure, HSI has a veterinarian test for the presence
of the H3N2, or
dog flu, virus
at the time the dogs receive their rabies, DHPP, and coronavirus vaccine
at the time the
dogs receive their rabies, DHPP, and coronavirus vaccines.
None
of the experimental infections performed
at Penn's Veterinary school found any
of the
dogs or puppies to suffer
flu - like, cardiac or neurological symptoms.
Because symptoms
of dog flu are the same as for a common condition called kennel cough, lab tests are needed to confirm the diagnosis, said William Fortney, director for small animal outreach
at the Kansas State Diagnostic Laboratory.
All
dogs are REQUIRED to have received
at least the 1st Canine
Flu vaccine before the first day
of class.
Such traditional medicinal practices, known to threaten primate species as well as tigers and bears, also pose a shocking danger to wild
dogs: Half
of all known wild canid species, including two endangered ones, are harvested for use in folk treatments.According to the BBC, a team
of researchers led by Professor Romulo Alves
of the State University
of Paraiba in Brazil «found evidence that canids are used in the treatment
of at least 28 medical conditions, including asthma, arthritis, back ache, bronchial illnesses, chicken pox, eczema, epilepsy,
flu, kidney diseases, measles and mumps, as well as the treatment
of stomach complaints, snake bites, and warts.»