Doggie Got the Flu?

Protect your pet from this highly contagious condition.

By Lucia Raatma
From Reader's Digest
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As the canine flu continues to spread, it would be a good idea to look out for your pooch.
As the canine flu continues to spread, it would be a good idea to look out for your pooch.
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Canine flu has spread through kennels, clinics and shelters nationwide. But you can protect your four-legged pal from the highly contagious condition, says Margret L. Casal of the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine.

Keep a watchful eye. The flu is marked by a drop in energy, and by fever, wheezing, coughing or nasal discharge. There's no cure for this flu, but a vet can prescribe antibiotics to treat the symptoms. Avoid other pets with these telltale signs.


Groom and board carefully. Infection is more likely to spread in dirty facilities. Ask if brushes are cleaned after each grooming, and check that kennels disinfect daily.

Keep her healthy. Make sure your dog gets her regular shots, and don't neglect flea and tick control. A healthy dog can better fight the flu.

The good news: A vaccine is in the works, and there's no evidence that this flu can spread to humans.
From Reader's Digest - February 2006
 
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