[NAGDU] Canine Flu Reported by U of Florida

[David]

For Florida handlers:

Claire's vet just sent the following notice ré a canine flu outbreak in 
Florida.  There are 2 URLs included that further describe canine flu 
symptoms and treatment.

-- 
*David and Claire Rose in Clearwater, FL*
*david at bakerinet.com

*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


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