Canine Influenza - What you should know

Can your dog flu?

Can your dog have the flu? A dog can get the dog flu symptoms similar to flu, people who, if they have the '.

The symptoms associated with canine influenza are: nasal discharge, derived from the dog's eyes, cough, fever, vomiting, sneezing and wheezing.

Experts agree that some similar symptoms but can cause allergies. If so,Treatment can be as simple as keeping the dog away from what he is allergic to. It 'also possible to exchange a cough Kennel cough can have a dog in a kennel, known as the flu. Kennel flu is a form of bacteria, the influence of the dog is a form of the virus. The cough is wet dog with the flu, while the influence caused by the Kennel cough is dry and persistent. The kennel cough with the flu can last for days 10-21 Clock, and include low grade fever and nasalRelief.

Experts agree on what to do for your dog can take the dog flu, including prevention to reduce the shelter, keep the dog away from stray dogs at all costs and avoid shopping and other treatments high contact with other dogs. If you think your dog may have canine influenza, you should immediately take him to the vet. The treatment may consist of antibiotics and infusions.

About five percent of dogs catching an acute form of influenza in a dogKennel. Many do not have symptoms but carry the disease for a week. Almost every dog in contact with a carrier will be affected to some extent. The disease is in the air, and a dog does not need direct contact to get the flu.

Contact your veterinarian with questions about the influence of the dog.

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