Florida Confirms First Case of Contagious Dog Flu
Although not typically fatal, without proper treatment, this strain of the flu can progress to pneumonia.
Although not typically fatal, without proper treatment, this strain of the flu can progress to pneumonia.
“Every dog that coughs doesn’t have canine influenza, but dogs with canine influenza cough,” said veterinarian Jon Remer.
“The canine influenza hasn’t been introduced to this region before, so it’s just a very high likelihood of dogs catching it and carrying it if they are exposed, and we’re trying to get ahead of that,” said Doug Wynne of Paws 4 Play.