04/30/2025
As you may have heard, there have been a number of positive canine Influenza cases in California recently. They're reporting H3N2 out of San Diego County, Los Angeles County & Placer County--via DogFlu.com. With the Central Valley situated between those regions, the time to vaccinate is NOW.
Things pet owners should know:
~ Canine influenza is not the same as canine Parainfluenza or Bordetella. Many different pathogens can play a role in canine (kennel) cough.
~ Canine influenza is highly infectious, and the virus spreads very quickly from dog to dog.
~ Canine influenza can be spread by direct contact with respiratory discharge from infected dogs, though the air via a cough, bark, or a sneeze, and by contact with contaminated objects such as dog bowls and clothing.
~ Help prevent the spread by washing hands or disinfecting them after contact with dogs.
~ Dog owners whose dogs are coughing or showing other signs of respiratory disease should not participate in activities or bring their dogs to facilities where other dogs can be exposed to the virus.
Call and make an appointment today to get your dog vaccinated.
https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/pet-owners/petcare/canine-influenza #:~:text=Canine%20influenza%20(sometimes%20called%20dog,at%20any%20time%20of%20year.
