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Canine Flu Vaccine

Canine Flu Vaccine

With summer traveling and boarding increasing, Melton Veterinary Hospital wants you to be aware of symptoms of the disease and offer canine flu vaccines to protect your pets.

Canine Influenza (Canine Flu) Transmission

Canine influenza is spread via respiratory secretions (via coughing, barking and sneezing) and contaminated objects (kennel surfaces, food and water bowls, collars and leashes) and people moving between infected and uninfected dogs.

The virus can remain alive and able to infect on surfaces for up to 48 hours, on clothing for 24 hours and on hands for 12 hours.

Strands of canine influenza have been reported to infect cats (dog to cat or cat to cat) and there is some evidence that guinea pigs and ferrets can become infected. 

Canine Flu Symptoms

Two clinical syndromes have been seen in dogs infected with canine influenza virus:

Mild form:  Soft, moist cough that persists for 10 to 30 days, loss of appetite, lethargy, fever, sneezing, discharge from the eyes, and a thick nasal discharge. 

Severe form: High fevers (104ºF to 106ºF) and have clinical signs of pneumonia, such as increased respiratory rates and effort, aside from the symptoms of the mild form.

Cats: Upper respiratory illness, such as a runny nose, congestion, lip smacking, excessive salivation, lethargy, fever, and anorexia. 

Please watch for any of these symptoms and alert Melton Veterinary Hospital if you witness any immediately. 

Melton Veterinary Hospital has canine influenza vaccines and anyone is welcome to have their dog vaccinated. The dog flu vaccine does require a booster 3 weeks after the first dose and then annually. 

We do not require the vaccine for dogs to board with us at this time, but canine flu vaccine is recommended for dogs who board, visit dog parks, travel in airports and other areas of possible contamination. 

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