See below important information from Penn Vet
"Ryan Hospital Bulletin Regarding Canine Influenza Outbreak
• In recent weeks, we have detected an abnormally high number of cases of
highly contagious canine influenza in dogs from our region via rt-PCR.
• Recent sequencing points to the H3N2 canine influenza strain which has
been reported to infect cats; current transmissibility is unknown.
• While clinical signs may be similar to bordetellosis/kennel cough, the primary
viral infection will not respond to antimicrobial therapy.
• Veterinary clinics can attempt to identify cases prior to entrance into a
facility and prevent mixing with general patient populations.
• Vaccine availability is currently limited.
• We are encouraging clients and employees to avoid multi-pet situations (i.e.
dog parks, boarding facilities) while cases are high and asymptomatic
shedding is possible.
More information can be found at the AVMA and Cornell Animal Health"
"Ryan Hospital Bulletin Regarding Canine Influenza Outbreak
• In recent weeks, we have detected an abnormally high number of cases of
highly contagious canine influenza in dogs from our region via rt-PCR.
• Recent sequencing points to the H3N2 canine influenza strain which has
been reported to infect cats; current transmissibility is unknown.
• While clinical signs may be similar to bordetellosis/kennel cough, the primary
viral infection will not respond to antimicrobial therapy.
• Veterinary clinics can attempt to identify cases prior to entrance into a
facility and prevent mixing with general patient populations.
• Vaccine availability is currently limited.
• We are encouraging clients and employees to avoid multi-pet situations (i.e.
dog parks, boarding facilities) while cases are high and asymptomatic
shedding is possible.
More information can be found at the AVMA and Cornell Animal Health"
Canine Influenza
