Dog Flu Hits Again – Here’s How to Keep Yours Safe
“Every dog that coughs doesn’t have canine influenza, but dogs with canine influenza cough,” said veterinarian Jon Remer.
“Every dog that coughs doesn’t have canine influenza, but dogs with canine influenza cough,” said veterinarian Jon Remer.
People who have touched sick dogs can spread the virus to other dogs. Symptoms include a fever, cough, runny nose, lethargy, and loss of appetite.
“Bentley is doing great! Turns out he likes butt rubs,” Dallas spokeswoman Sana Syed tweeted.
Symptoms can include lethargy, abdominal pain, lack of appetite, and most notably, vomiting and bloody diarrhea. Dogs displaying these symptoms should be rushed to a vet, especially if someone they’ve been in close contact with is also ill.