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Facts
about canine influenza and a new vaccine
thats now available to protect dogs
Canine
influenza is...
An
emerging threat to the respiratory health of dogs across the US, predominately
in the South and on the East Coast
All breeds and ages are susceptible to infection
Because its a new virus, dogs have no natural immunity to it
Highly
contagious and easily spread through:
Direct contact
(licking or nuzzling)
The air (coughing or
sneezing)
Contaminated surfaces
(picked up on the hands or clothing of a person and then spread when another dog
is touched or petted)
Characterized by a persistent cough that may last several weeks, as well as
runny nose, watery eyes, and a loss of appetite and/or energy
Usually
mild, but can progress to a more severe infection or pneumonia in 10% to 20% of
cases, and is fatal in up to 8% of sick dogs
A
concern for owners whose dogs: Come from a shelter, rescue center, breeder, or
pet store
Board at a kennel
Attend doggie daycare
or group training
Visit a groomer, dog
park, or other places where dogs congregate
Participate in dog
events and competitions
Canine
Influenza Vaccine, H3N8 is...
The
first vaccine available to aid in the prevention of disease associated with
canine influenza
Proven
to significantly reduce the coughing, severity, and spread of canine influenza
infection
Proven
safe; a killed virus vaccine developed, manufactured, and marketed by Intervet/Schering-Plough
Animal Health and conditionally licensed by the USDA
A conditional license
is issued to meet a special circumstance such as the emergence of a new virus
for which there is no existing vaccine
Administered in two doses given 2 to 4 weeks apart
One annual booster
injection is needed to continue protection
Please
contact us to schedule a vaccination for your pet.
If you are traveling to Florida with your pet or the
East Coast, contact us regarding vaccinating your dog.
For more
information on canine influenza contact
our office.
586-791-6260
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