Sentences with phrase «rate of dog flu»
Overall, the mortality rate of dog flu is very low (less than 1 %).
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While the number of dogs exposed to the virus who'll get canine flu is around 80 %, the mortality rate is very low.
Morbidity (incidence rate or the prevalence rate of a disease) is higher then mortality (susceptible to death), meaning that almost all dogs; which come in contact with the virus are infected, but the flu has not been proven to be fatal as of yet.
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.
While we're not recommending the dog flu vaccine until there is more information about the efficacy rate and side effects of the vaccine, you should be aware of the canine flu and take measures to keep your companions safe and healthy.