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Has anyone gotten there dog vaccinated yet. Our vet does highly recommend it. There currently aren't any cases in MD but there are in VA and DC. I was just wondering if they were any side effects that anyone has seen. I am not a fan of the human flu shot so I am a little leery about this one. Jaeger has an appt already for tomorrow and I figured while he is there I can just get it done.
"The popularity of flu shots has skyrocketed this year, and now someone else in your family may need one--your dog.
So far cases have been reported in 30 states, with Colorado, New York, Florida, and Pennsylvania being hit the hardest.
Gathering areas for dogs, such as dog parks and doggie daycares, are common breeding grounds for the contagious canine malady.
Some boarding facilities nationwide, including the Animal Lodge at VCA Alameda East Veterinary Hospital locally, are requiring dogs to get the new canine influenza vaccination prior to their stay. Many more are offering flu shots clinics for pets.
The canine flu vaccine will not prevent the virus from taking hold, but can lessen the duration and severity of the infection.
After the initial vaccination, owners and their dogs have to wait 2-4 weeks for the booster shot.
Canine influenza is also known as H3N3 or CIV (Canine Influenza Virus). For more information about its symptoms, click on this link."
"The popularity of flu shots has skyrocketed this year, and now someone else in your family may need one--your dog.
So far cases have been reported in 30 states, with Colorado, New York, Florida, and Pennsylvania being hit the hardest.
Gathering areas for dogs, such as dog parks and doggie daycares, are common breeding grounds for the contagious canine malady.
Some boarding facilities nationwide, including the Animal Lodge at VCA Alameda East Veterinary Hospital locally, are requiring dogs to get the new canine influenza vaccination prior to their stay. Many more are offering flu shots clinics for pets.
The canine flu vaccine will not prevent the virus from taking hold, but can lessen the duration and severity of the infection.
After the initial vaccination, owners and their dogs have to wait 2-4 weeks for the booster shot.
Canine influenza is also known as H3N3 or CIV (Canine Influenza Virus). For more information about its symptoms, click on this link."
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