The story, set in a near futuristic Japan, shows the rise and sudden decline and rejection of dogs after
a strain of dog flu threatens even humans and the dogs are sent from Megasaki City to a nearby «Trash Island.»
Since the outbreak in Chicago, over a dozen states have confirmed cases of
this strain of the dog flu and a case was recently confirmed in cats.
There are actually two
strains of dog flu that can cause serious disease or even death: H3N8 and H3N2.
Nobivac ® Canine Flu Bivalent aids in the control of disease associated with
both strains of Dog Flu.
As we learned last year,
this strain of the dog flu is contagious before signs are evident making this strain very infectious.
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.
In the United States, there are 2 known
strains of the dog flu:
ATHENS, GA — The same
strain of dog flu that has killed pets in the Midwest has been detected in a dog in the metro Atlanta area, according to the University of Georgia Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories.
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.
UGACVM reported vaccines for H3N2 and H3N8,
another strain of the dog flu, have recently come on the market and is recommended for «socially active» dogs.
Because of this, it will protect your dog from
some strains of dog flu.
The newest
strain of dog flu to really begin impacting New York City dogs isn't necessarily a new strain of the virus.
Ask your veterinarian about Vanguard ® CIV H3N2 / H3N8, a single vaccine that helps protect dogs against
both strains of dog flu in the U.S.
There are
strains of dog flu as well and it's up to you to keep your dog's health in check.
The H3N2
strain of dog flu arrived in the U.S. in the Chicago area in 2015 from Southeast Asia.
Not exact matches
«Bird
flu» is a phrase similar to «Pig
flu», «
Dog flu», «Horse
flu», or «Human
flu» in that it refers to an illness caused by any
of many different
strains of flu viruses such that the
strain in question has adapted to the host.
Dogs can also catch the
flu, although they get different
strains of the virus than humans do.
Like the
flu there are thousands
of different
strains of kennel cough, and while the vaccine helps to prevent the most common
strains, it is not a guarantee that your
dog will still not develop kennel cough, even if properly vaccinated.
Similarly,
dogs vaccinated against the 2004
strain of canine
flu can still get sick with the new
flu.
Dog flu — or canine influenza — is an infection caused by one
of two virus
strains: H3N2 and H3N8.
Additionally, depending on the type
of dog flu virus
strain that is causing the infection, your furry friend can still be highly infectious even after several days.
Dog flu is respiratory disease that is a relatively new
strain of influenza.
Canine influenza, or
dog flu, is caused by infection with the H3N8 or H3N2
strains of influenza virus Symptoms include coughing, sneezing, fever, loss
of appetite, weakness and general discomfort.
If you're
dog is coughing — visit the veterinarian, so you vet can identify IF your
dog has
flu or not, and if so, what that
strain of flu is.
Several
strains of the
flu can sicken your cat or
dog.
The easiest course
of action is to vaccinate your
dog against both
strains to decrease the chances that he will suffer from complications
of the
flu.
Historically the
strain of the canine
flu is H3N8, which had only been a problem in shelters with grey hound racing
dogs that were housed to close to horse tracks.
Along with many animal hospitals around the country, we have been vaccinating at risk
dogs for this
strain of flu for over five years.
Canine influenza, or
dog flu, is a highly contagious respiratory infection
of dogs that is caused by two
strains of an influenza A virus.
Not all
dogs have a substantial risk
of being infected with
dog flu, but those with certain lifestyles should be vaccinated for both
strains of Canine Influenza Virus.
Canine
flu H3N8 is a new and highly contagious
strain of the influenza virus which can cause respiratory illness in
dogs, animal health officials said.
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.
While it's a
flu strain that's different than the one affecting humans (and there are no known cases
of transmission), it's just as dangerous and even more contagious among
dogs.
This latest bug, identified as a
strain of H3N2
dog flu virus, is closely related to
strains that affect
dogs in southern China and South Korea, according to Cornell University.
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.
In 2015, a new
strain of canine
flu entered the U.S. from Asia this time more virulent and more contagious among
dogs than the
flu from the racing industry.