[Flagdu] Canine Influenza in Florida

[Peter]

Canine Influenza in Florida  
The department of Agriculture recently learned from the University of Florida's College of Veterinary Medicine that multiple cases of respiratory disease have been treated at their hospital in the past week. At least seven cases have been confirmed as H3N2, canine influenza virus. All of the treated dogs are in stable condition, but several have been hospitalized. 

There is no evidence that H3N2 canine influenza virus infects people. 

While this virus has been circulating throughout the country, this is the first time there have been confirmed cases in Florida. 

The Universiy of Florida has an information sheet for pet owners that can be found here: 

https://vetmed-hospitals.sites.medinfo.ufl.edu/files/2017/05/Info-for-Pet-Owners-on-Canine-Influenza-1.pdf

Additional information can be found on the AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association) website: 

https://www.avma.org/KB/Resources/Reference/Pages/Canine-Influenza-Backgrounder.aspx

We carry the bivalent influenza vaccine that protects against the 2 most common strains, H3N2 and H3N8. If your pet is displaying any upper respiratory symptoms please call us to schedule an appointment at (727)796-2552. 

Regards,

The Staff at Animal and Bird Hospital of Clearwater