What is known as canine influenza, Dog Flu can be a highly contagious virus that causes an infectious canine cough. All it takes is one interaction with an infected dog, or inflected surface, for your pet to contract Dog Flu. Therefore, all social dogs should be vaccinated including dog care facilities, especially kennels, which should also require Dog Flu vaccinations. You can learn more about canine influenza, known as Dog Flu by clicking here.
Symptoms of Dog Flu Include:
- A cough with possible nasal discharge
- More severe: high fever (above 104 degrees Fahrenheit)
- Coughing
- Sneezing
- Anorexia
- Fever
- Malaise
- Red/runny eyes or an unusual, abnormal amount of a runny nose