[nagdu] outbreak of canine flu in the New York metro area.

[Aaron Cannon]

Has Fido had his flu shot?

Veterinarians are reporting an outbreak of canine flu in the New York
metro area.

They're recommending a vaccine for dogs that will spend any time in
close quarters with other dogs, such as at a kennel.

The Journal News reports that officials at the Cornell University
Veterinary School say canine flu has been spreading in New York City,
the lower Hudson
Valley and northern New Jersey.

Canine flu is not fatal but is highly contagious. Symptoms include
cough, runny nose and fever.

An animal shelter in Teterboro N.J. was closed for two weeks last
month after numerous dogs came down with the flu.

Soon after, several dogs that had boarded at a Rockland County kennel
were diagnosed with the disease.

Copyright Associated Press / NBC New York
Posted Monday, Nov 14, 2011 - 11:26 AM EST


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