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Canine Flu Clinic at Rocky Gorge Animal Hospital
No one likes to be sick with the flu, including your family pet. Rocky Gorge Animal Hospital is offering a walk-in flu clinic for man’s best friend.
Did you know that the Canine Flu does exist?
Canine Influenza Virus (H3N8) has recently been confirmed in the DC Metro Area The signs of Canine Influenza are similar to kennel cough and can therefore be easily dismissed by a pet’s owner. These include coughing, sneezing, fever, nasal discharge and ocular (eye) discharge. Even dogs that do not show symptoms can still spread the virus. Unfortunately, by the time dogs would show signs of infection, they have unknowingly already been spreading the disease for 7-10 days. Rocky Gorge Animal Hospital recommends the vaccine for dogs that socialize with other dogs in places such as veterinary clinics, boarding facilities, pet stores, daycares, dog parks and obedience classes. Your dog should be at least 8 weeks old and have no history of vaccine reactions in the past.
