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Posts tagged "dog flu"

Jimmy Fallon on the Canine Influenza Virus

Jimmy Fallon on the Canine Influenza Virus
Jimmy Fallon just mentioned an outbreak of the dog flu (canine influenza virus) in New York City. He says, “You can avoid it by having your dogs drink from the toilet.” Not sure of that Jimmy – but a vaccine works. There are outbreaks of this very contagious around the country. If you’re traveling, find... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
November 16, 2011 at 8:16 am
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Consider Vaccinating for the Canine Influenza Virus

Consider Vaccinating for the Canine Influenza Virus
Have you had your flu shot? Well, I don’t really mean you – I mean your dog! The Canine Influenza Virus is rampant where there are outbreaks, currently in places in New England and Texas. There was a brief outbreak in Chicago….and it could happen anytime again, anywhere and without warning. That’s how the dog... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
October 11, 2011 at 8:58 am
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Beware of the Dog Flu

Beware of the Dog Flu
By Steve Dale It’s that time of year. Flu shots are being offered again — for people and for dogs. It’s not unusual to see Dr. Andrea Dennis, of Bloomfield, CT, examining dogs in the veterinary clinic’s parking lot. If any are suspected of having the canine flu, that’s where the initial exam is conducted... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
September 22, 2011 at 8:36 am
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Kick Off: Get Your Licks On Route 66

In Chicago Heights, a pet adoption tour – Second Annual Get Your Licks on Route 66 Pet Adoption Tour with North Shore Animal League America, FIDO Friendly Magazine and South Suburban Humane Society. Watch how it all kicked off. And you can see images here of the event... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
September 15, 2010 at 3:35 pm
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Get Your Licks on Route 66 Pet Adoption Tour

A long, long trailer of adoptable pets is traveling across Route 66, and North Shore Animal League America and Fido Friendly magazine kicked off the 2nd annual Get Your Licks on Route 66 Adoption Tour in Chicago Heights on Friday, September 10. Here are images of the event: ... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
September 11, 2010 at 10:39 am
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Dogs Can Get the Flu Too, And It's Nothing to Sneeze At

It’s flu season for you – maybe – and potentially your dog, for sure. The Canine Influenza Virus (CIV) is now prevalent in New York City, and it could happen in the Chicago area too. In fact, CIV did have a sort of mini outbreak around Chicago a few years back. Dogs most susceptible to... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
April 15, 2010 at 9:38 am
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Forget H1N1, How About the Hound Flu? Dogs Can Get the Flu Too

Canine Influenza, that’s the fancy name for the dog flu.It’s cold and flu season for you and your dog. The canine flu is very contagious from dog to dog. Unless you’re wagging your tail, it’s unlikely you can get the dog flu. There is now an available vaccine for the dog flu. I spoke about... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
January 28, 2010 at 8:23 am
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See Top Pet Stories 2009

Here are my top twenty pet stories for 2009! It was a wild year…... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
January 11, 2010 at 1:58 pm
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The Truth About Swine Flu In A Cat

It is true, the H1N1, Swine flu, was identified in a cat from Iowa. Here’s is what is known, directly from the American Veterinary Medical Association. Is this what happens when cats get the swine flu? Even with credible reports in the media, like this one from MSN on H1N1 found in a cat, there’s... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
November 4, 2009 at 8:55 pm
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