Dogs get the flu, too, with cases confirmed in 38 states. Now, more vets, kennels and groomers are recommending flu vaccinations for the pup.

Human flu and dog flu are subtypes of the same influenza virus and we can’t say with certainty it’ll never happen, but if you avoid super close contact with your dog while you’r.

There is a chance a dog could go into an anaphylactic event, which would need immediate medical attention. For dogs to get the influenza shot, they have to be at least 6 weeks old.

Since the virus, known as H3N8, was first identified in 2004, thousands of dogs in 38 states have become sick with the flu, and veterinarians say that number continues to climb.

What is "dog flu"? Canine influenza is a highly contagious viral infection that can cause your dog to get sick, materials from Bond Vet explain. Lippman describes it as very similar to the human ...

Dogs who have had the vaccine are less likely to get sick and, if they do, their symptoms tend to be less severe and they recover more quickly. Originally Published: February 15, 2018 at 4:22 PM ...

If your dog is already sick, a vaccine won't help, said Dr. Drew Sullivan of the Medical District Veterinary Clinic at Illinois in Chicago. "We can't treat the virus, just the symptoms." ...

A dog flu vaccine, approved in the spring of 2009, is now available at veterinary offices. Dubovi said the vaccine won't prevent a dog from getting the virus, but it will lessen the severity and ...

But what are the symptoms of dog flu, ... but up to 80 percent of dogs who come into contact with it will get sick, ... Contact ur vet if u see symptoms. We’re recommending a flu vaccine for ...

Pet owners concerned about dog flu in their area can talk to their veterinarian about a vaccine. "Vaccination may not all together prevent an infection, but it may reduce the severity and duration ...

A virus that first started making dogs sick in 2004 may turn out to be more dangerous than originally thought. The virus, H3N8, dubbed "canine influenza virus" (CIV), was identified as the cause ...

Did you know that humans are not the only ones who can catch the flu? Unfortunately for man’s best friend, dogs are also susceptible to their own version of it. Dog flu is a year-round illnes… ...