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Facts about canine influenza
and a new vaccine that’s now available to protect dogs.
Canine influenza is...
- An emerging threat to the respiratory health of dogs across the US
- All breeds and ages are susceptible to infection
- Because it’s 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 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.
For more information on canine influenza, visit www.doginfluenza.com.
Our clinic now requires vaccination with Canine Influenza Vaccine, H3N8, for all dogs that board with us.
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