Canine Influenza FYI

During the summer of 2008, a few cases of Canine Influenza were diagnosed at area dog daycare centers. A letter was sent to clients of these centers with information about this canine disease. The highlights of the letter are:
  • There is no approved vaccine available, and unexposed dogs have no natural immunity to this influenza virus, so almost every exposed dog will get canine flu.
  • Canine Flu symptoms are very similar to kennel cough caused by Bordetella.
  • Dogs are most contagious within the first 3 days after exposure - often before they show symptoms. Most are no longer contagious after 7 days.
  • The Canine Flu virus is very susceptible to bleach and quaternary ammonium disinfectants. Even if no disinfecting is done, the virus only survives in the environment for about 3 days.
  • Dog owners should wait at least 3 days, preferably a week, after visiting the dog park before taking their dog to a kennel - and vice versa - to avoid spreading this disease.
  • Dogs that have already had Canine Flu are immune for 2-3 years, so can go to dog parks, dog daycares, kennels, etc. with no danger of contracting Canine Flu.
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