Canine Influenza Outbreak Spreading Across North Carolina
Veterinarians in Durham and Moore counties are warning dog owners about a rise in canine influenza cases, with all cases involving dogs that had been boarded or stayed at a day care facility within the past two weeks. Symptoms include a dry, honking cough, runny nose, fever, respiratory problems, lethargy, eye discharge, reduced appetite, and low-grade fever. The virus is highly contagious and can easily spread through direct contact, coughing and sneezing, contaminated surfaces, and people moving between infected and uninfected dogs.