Protect Your Pets: A highly contagious strain of dog flu is starting to spread in North Texas. Experts say it's something you need to know about, especially if you plan on boarding your pets in the next few weeks.
A highly contagious strain of dog flu is starting to spread in North Texas. Experts say it's something you need to know about, especially if you plan on boarding your pets in the next few weeks.
"I was very surprised that all three dogs had flu symptoms within 24 hours after getting back from the kennel," he said. "Right now we're seeing a lot of increasing cases," said Dr. Jimmy Davis, a veterinarian and owner of Arlington Heights Animal Hospital in Fort Worth."The nasal drainage, the ocular drainage, the cough is one of the biggest things that we see," he told CBS 11 News."But it can progress to them really feeling poorly and not doing well."
While most cases are mild, Dr. Davis said some can develop into more serious issues like pneumonia. He said if you're planning to board your dogs over Christmas, now is the time to get them a canine influenza vaccine. It can help stop the spread, or at the very least lessen the severity of their symptoms.Some other things Dr. Davis said you should keep in mind:
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