CANINE INFLUENZA
CANINE INFLUENZA Canine influenza (CI, or dog flu) is caused by the canine influenza virus (CIV), an influenza A virus. IT IS HIGHLY CONTAGIOUS AND EASILY SPREAD FROM INFECTED DOGS TO OTHER DOGS BY: DIRECT CONTACT NASAL SECRETIONS (THROUGH BARKING, COUGHING OR SNEEZING) CONTAMINATED OBJECTS (KENNEL SURFACES, FOOD AND WATER BOWLS, COLLARS AND LEASHES) BY PEOPLE MOVING BETWEEN INFECTED AND UNINFECTED DOGS SYMPTOMS: The symptoms of a CIV infection resemble those of canine infectious tracheobronchitis ("kennel cough"). Develop a persistent cough May develop a thick nasal discharge Fever (often 104-105oF) Lethargy (tired) Eye discharge Reduced Appetite Dogs of any breed, age, sex or health status are at risk of infection when exposed to the virus. Canine influenza infections can cause mild to severe illness in dogs. Some infected dogs may not show any signs of illness, but can still be...
