Canine influenza, commonly referred to as ‘dog flu’ was identified for the first time in 2003 in the United States. The infection is highly communicable and almost any canine exposed to the virus is susceptible to contract the disease as the immune system of canines is not equipped to combat this virus. Since the virus has been recently discovered, therefore, the only animals safe from the disease are those who have already suffered from the same. |
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The first ever vaccine developed for canine influenza is Nobivac® Canine Flu H3N8. This vaccination is believed to condense the duration of the sickness and decrease the intensity of the infection as well. However, it does not offer any guarantees to prevent the occurrence of the disease altogether. As per the recommendations of one’s veterinarian, dog owners should include this vaccination in their list of inoculations. Moreover, it is advisable to get this vaccine administered along with vaccines that are given for the prevention of other respiratory infections that include distemper, Para influenza virus and canine cough
The moment you suspect your pet dog with canine influenza, immediate visit to the veterinarian would be a wise step. As a regular procedure, the dog would be examined in isolation due to the fear of infecting other dogs at the clinic. Treatment is administered via the usage of the newly discovered Nobivac® Canine Flu H3N8 vaccine. As a norm, whenever a dog suffers from any respiratory infection, it should be confined to a specific location in the house for at least two weeks to reduce the spread of the infection. General hygiene with regards to cleansing of the dog’s food and water container and its toys should also be practiced for better health prospects.
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