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flu; not just the pig kind !
Published Nov. 5, 2009Views: 201
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT; brought to you by Canines & Felines!
Have you gotten your flu shot yet? No, not h1n1; H3N8! Yes, that's right, for pooch!
Discovered about 3 years ago in Greyhounds in Florida, this dangerous influenza is spreading nationwide and is reported in over 30 states. Once confined, pretty much, to the race track this highly contagious A virus is spreading rapidly in the general population. While still not reported in NC, reports are emerging in Virginia and Tenessee.
Please consult with your Veterinarian today, for the latest advice regarding immunization for your family's Canine!
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I will take my chances since my golden's exposure is next to nil...and I just paid out $1200 for leg surgery.
GOLO member since August 7, 2007
November 5, 2009 10:28 a.m.
"Kennel cough" or infectious tracheobronchitis is caused by several virus and bacteria. Most commonly parainfluenza virus and Bordatella (bacteria). While annoying to the canine, the disease is self limiting, and rarely fatal. Canine influenza is reporting in with about a 10% mortality rate (depending on region).
GOLO member since January 27, 2009
November 5, 2009 9:38 a.m.
Pretty much; kind of how they want you to have your dog get a vaccination for kennel cough...well if my dog is never in a kennel or around other dogs how's he going to get that?
GOLO member since August 7, 2007
November 5, 2009 9:27 a.m.
To date no reported cases (that I'm aware of) of h3n8 have been documented in cats (or humans for that matter).
GOLO member since January 27, 2009
November 5, 2009 9:21 a.m.
GOLO member since October 18, 2007
November 5, 2009 9:20 a.m.
GOLO member since October 1, 2009
November 5, 2009 9:16 a.m.
Thank you. Canines & Felines, while primarily dedicated to disseminating information about the wild kind (coyotes & bobcats), we recognize the need to keep folks updated with urgent news pertaining to our "domestic" friends as well.
GOLO member since January 27, 2009
November 5, 2009 9:12 a.m.
Here's the url on it--- a cat from Iowa........Iowa state university vet school treated it and it made it ok......
GOLO member since July 7, 2007
November 5, 2009 9:07 a.m.
Not being critical at all. Each Vet will have the best advice for your pet. The golden that lives with us went to the Vet yesterday (I escorted her as she does not drive well, and has trouble with credit cards). The vet explained the risks and so forth and she chose to get the vaccination.
GOLO member since January 27, 2009
November 5, 2009 9:06 a.m.
if they haven't taken it down it was a on a blog last night. I just skimmed it and said WOW......
GOLO member since July 7, 2007
November 5, 2009 9:05 a.m.
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