[Cagdu] FW: Canine Flu Alert from Your Veterinarian!

[Allison Depner]

This is a message that a good friend forwarded to  me.  It contains
information that was included in a veternarian'snewsletter.  I thought it
would be of interest.

 

 

Respectfully,

Allison Depner

NFBC CAGDU chapter Vice President

(619) 952-2352

You Can Live the Life You Want!!

 

 

From: VCA Animal Medical Center of El Cajon
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Sent: Friday, June 02, 2017 1:18 PM
To: mixed.up at cox.net
Subject: Canine Flu Alert from Your Veterinarian!

 

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Dear Evelyn,

On March 31, 2017, Veterinary Public Health in Los Angeles County was
alerted to a respiratory outbreak involving dogs that tested positive for
canine influenza virus (dog flu). There were approximately 35 dogs involved
in the outbreak, most of which were ill. All dogs associated with the
outbreak were spread over nine locations in LA County and all were placed
under quarantine.

With the increase in imported dogs from Asia, the evidence of spread, and
the time it will take to trace all the dogs' potential contacts, LA County
Veterinary Public Health has recommended that dogs that interact with other
dogs should be vaccinated against canine influenza. CIV has been diagnosed
in over 40 states and there have been severe outbreaks in the Midwest,
south, and east in recent years.

Symptoms of canine influenza often mimic other common upper respiratory
infections. The most common symptom is a cough that persists for 10-21 days
despite treatment. Dogs may have a soft, moist cough or a dry hacking cough
similar to "kennel cough." Discharge from the eyes or nose, sneezing,
lethargy, or decrease in appetite may also be seen. Many dogs develop a
secondary bacterial infection causing high fever and nasal discharge, or
even pneumonia.

We are now recommending that any dog that comes in contact with other dogs
be vaccinated against the virus. Dogs that go to boarding and day care
facilities, groomers, dog parks, etc. should all be vaccinated. We have
undertaken this program due to our experience with CIV outbreaks in other
parts of the country and feel strongly the best policy is to always prevent
diseases to the best of our ability.

Initial vaccination involves a series of two vaccines given two to four
weeks apart, and then annually thereafter. The vaccine provides protection
against both strains of CIV currently recognized in the US (H3N8 and H3N2).
Just as in human medicine, the vaccine may not completely prevent infection,
but it will significantly decrease clinical signs, severity of disease, and
spread of CIV infection.

We will be waiving exam fees for any patients seen within the last 12 months
in an effort to encourage vaccination and the best protection!

Please call 619-444-4246 to schedule the vaccine before potential exposure
to your dog occurs.

For more information about canine influenza virus, contact us or visit
American Veterinary Medical Association's CIV FAQ
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