Here are some tips for preventing
the spread of the dog flu.
This will help limit the number of infections and
the spread of the dog flu.
Educating staff and dog owners about protocols for preventing
the spread of Dog Flu is critical to an overall management strategy.
Dog owners in Chicago are being warned to keep their pets away from the city's dog - friendly parks and beaches to help control
the spread of the dog flu, which has killed five dogs in the area and sickened more than 1,000 more.
Not exact matches
Mayor Kobayashi (voice
of Kunichi Nomura), who — as we learn in the prologue — comes from a long line
of dog - hating and cat - loving ancestors, has enacted a quarantine
of the city's
dog population after an outbreak
of dog flu, citing worry that it could
spread to humans.
Ignoring the fact that political rival Professor Watanabe (voiced by Akira Ito, «Birdman») is working on a
Dog Flu vaccine that will prevent the spread of the disease, Kobayashi first sends the household guard dog Spots (voiced by Liev Schreiber, «Spotlight») to the island, breaking the heart of Atari (voiced by Koyu Rankin), his 12 - year - old nephew and ward, an orphan whose parents were killed in an accide
Dog Flu vaccine that will prevent the
spread of the disease, Kobayashi first sends the household guard
dog Spots (voiced by Liev Schreiber, «Spotlight») to the island, breaking the heart of Atari (voiced by Koyu Rankin), his 12 - year - old nephew and ward, an orphan whose parents were killed in an accide
dog Spots (voiced by Liev Schreiber, «Spotlight») to the island, breaking the heart
of Atari (voiced by Koyu Rankin), his 12 - year - old nephew and ward, an orphan whose parents were killed in an accident.
The
dog flu is often
spread because
of lack
of sanitation.
The lack
of natural immunity allows canine
flu to
spread easily among
dogs, especially in group settings like boarding facilities and
dog daycare centers.
The
flu is
spread through respiratory secretions such as, barking, licking and coughing
of an infected
dog.
Respiratory signs, along with the rapid
spreading of disease among
dog populations, can be suspected as canine
flu, but serological tests for confirmation is recommended for prevention.
Nobivac ® Canine
Flu Bivalent has been shown to control the
spread and minimize the impact
of Dog Flu.33
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.
Stay aware
of these red flags for
Dog Flu to recognize the infection early minimize the
spread to other
dogs.2, 8
Dog Flu, also referred to as Canine Influenza or CIV, is highly contagious and rapidly
spread by a combination
of aerosols, droplets, and direct contact with respiratory secretions or contaminated fomites.
The most likely places for your
dog (or cat) to contract this
flu virus are doggie daycare and boarding kennels,
dog parks, grooming facilities, pet stores, and veterinary clinics — all places where a lot
of animals pass through, and the chances
of spreading the virus are high.
Because canine
flu can't
spread to people, you can still hug your
dog and give him lots
of tender loving care.
If you absolutely must bring your
dog to daycare or a boarding facility, ask if they've had any cases
of dog flu and what they're doing to prevent it from
spreading.
Also, about 20 percent or so
of dogs with
flu and
spreading the bug, never exhibit any symptom — so there's no reason to even think about testing those
dogs.
A recent survey
of pet care business owners, including kennels, daycares, and groomers, showed that one out
of four facilities requires a
Dog Flu vaccination in addition to Bordetella vaccination.1 Nobivac ® Canine
Flu H3N8 has been shown to control the
spread and reduce the impact
of Dog Flu.33
A vet school tracking cases
of the highly contagious
dog flu reported it has
spread to South Carolina, and officials are urging
dog owners to stay vigilant.
To prevent the
spread of swine
flu to your
dog or cat, it is suggested that the same approach used it protect humans is used to protect cats.
According to a study by the University
of Wisconsin,
dogs infected with
Dog Flu can
spread the disease for over 24 days.
The «
dog flu» or canine influenza is going around in the Chicago area and
of course
spreading to nearby areas with a confirmed case in Madison, Wis..
Because most
dogs enjoy the company
of other canines, direct and indirect contact between
dogs can lead to the
spread of infectious diseases like
Dog Flu.
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.
While usually a healthy experience for the
dogs, the day care environment, with dozens
of pets mingling, contributed to an epidemic
of dog flu in Chicago that is
spreading in the Midwest, experts say.
One San Francisco clinic saw 50 cases in just two weeks, and it's
spreading to areas that haven't seen cases
of the
dog flu in years — or ever.
Though it may seem strange, a certain strain
of flu exists that is
spread easily throughout the
dog population, and the disease can be very serious.