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Infecciosas

Canine influenza (dog flu)

A highly contagious viral respiratory infection caused by influenza viruses specific to dogs. It forms part of the canine infectious respiratory disease complex.

Moderate🐕 Dogs Contagious

Symptoms to watch for

  • Persistent cough
  • Nasal and ocular discharge
  • Fever
  • Lethargy and loss of appetite
  • Most dogs recover, but some cases are complicated by pneumonia

Causes

Canine influenza virus, highly contagious through the air between dogs. Common in boarding kennels, shows and areas with large numbers of dogs.

Diagnosis

Clinical signs plus specific tests if confirmation is needed.

Treatment

Supportive care: rest, hydration and management of the symptoms. Isolate the dog from others. Complicated cases with pneumonia require more intensive treatment.

Prevention

A vaccine is available (recommended before boarding or shows); avoid contact with sick dogs.

When should you see the vet?

See your vet if the cough lasts more than a week or if fever, marked lethargy or breathing difficulty develop.

WetAi guides you and takes you to the vet; it does not diagnose.

Notice: this information is for general guidance and educational purposes only. It does NOT replace diagnosis or treatment by a registered veterinary surgeon. If you notice any symptoms, always consult a professional. Wallapets accepts no responsibility for the use of this information without veterinary supervision.