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animal-welfare2 years ago

Wake County Animal Center extends shelter closure through November

The Wake County Animal Center in North Carolina has extended its closure until the end of November due to an ongoing dog flu outbreak. The center is seeking assistance from rescue organizations to relocate dogs and provide them with a fresh start. Since the closure, some dogs have been reunited with their owners or adopted, but there have also been deaths due to the flu. The center urges the public to help stop the spread of the virus and assures that they will overcome this challenge with time.

via WRAL News|
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animal-welfare2 years ago

Animal Shelters Battle Canine Influenza Outbreaks, Extending Closures

The Wake County Animal Shelter in North Carolina will remain closed through November due to a canine influenza outbreak. Four dogs have died from the flu, while 30 are currently sick and 77 have recovered. The shelter is seeking assistance from rescue organizations to relocate dogs and care for strays. Adoptions and surrenders are temporarily paused, but services such as adoption of foster pets and phone support for rehoming and stray pets are still available. Pet owners are urged to ensure their pets are up to date on vaccinations and take precautions to prevent the spread of the virus.

via WRAL News|
#animal-welfare#canine-influenza#dog-flu
animal-welfare2 years ago

"Deadly Dog Flu Outbreak Forces Wake County Animal Center to Temporarily Shut Down Shelter"

The Wake County Animal Center in North Carolina has closed its shelter to the public for at least 35 days due to an outbreak of dog flu, which has resulted in three dog deaths. The shelter will stop accepting animals and pause other services to prevent the spread of the illness. Approximately 61 dogs have been diagnosed with upper respiratory infections since September 15, and cases of dog flu have been on the rise across the state. Late fall and early winter are peak seasons for the spread of dog flu, and symptoms include coughing, nasal discharge, fever, lethargy, and loss of appetite. The virus can lead to secondary infections and pneumonia, and it can also be transmitted to cats.

via WRAL News|
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health2 years ago

"Vets Warn of Dog Flu Outbreak in Hawaii"

Veterinarians in Hawaii are warning pet owners about the spread of the "dog flu," a highly contagious respiratory illness that can affect dogs. The virus, known as canine influenza, can cause symptoms such as coughing, sneezing, and fever. Pet owners are advised to keep their dogs away from other dogs and seek veterinary care if their pets show signs of illness.

via KITV Honolulu|
#dog-flu#hawaii#health
health2 years ago

Dog flu mutating to infect humans, warns Chinese study.

A Chinese study has found that the H3N2 canine influenza virus has adapted to recognize a human-like receptor, indicating it may be closer to infecting humans. The virus also showed increased hemagglutination, acid stability, and replication ability in human airway epithelial cells. The study found that human populations lack immunity to H3N2 canine influenza viruses, and that canines may serve as intermediates for the adaptation of avian influenza viruses to humans. However, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says there is no evidence of the spread of canine influenza viruses from dogs to people, and the pandemic risk of such viruses is low.

via Fox News|
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health2 years ago

Durham and Moore counties report dog flu outbreak, shelters advised to increase safety measures.

Several cases of Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex (CIRDC) caused by the H3N2 canine influenza virus have been reported in Durham and Moore counties in North Carolina. The virus is highly contagious and easily spread from infected dogs to other dogs through direct contact, nasal secretions, contaminated objects, and people moving between infected and uninfected dogs. Shelters and boarding facilities have been asked to take extra precautions to prevent the spread. Dog owners should consider limiting contact with other dogs and visits to communal areas. Vaccinations are available for some of the CIRDC-causing agents but not all.

via WRAL News|
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health2 years ago

Canine Influenza Outbreak Confirmed in Twin Cities Shelters.

The Animal Humane Society in Minnesota has confirmed two cases of dog flu in its Golden Valley facility, and warns dog owners to watch for symptoms in their pets, particularly if they socialize with other dogs at parks and daycare centers. Symptoms include consistent hacking that sounds like a cat coughing up a furball, and treatment is similar to what humans would need: rest and fluids. Vaccines are available but currently not a part of vets’ recommended shot regimen, because the disease is rare in the state.

via MPR News|
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