2 Dogs Viral Infections You Need to Know About

New emerging viral infections are a constant threat to of our dogs. Owners should be aware of the potential risk of this infection and how best to protect their pet dog. Two new viruses of particular concern at this time are the canine virus, and a new strain of canine distemper virus.

In the spring of 2015, dog flu made national headlines when it was identified as the cause of an epidemic of respiratory disease in humane shelters in the Chicago area. The virus is avian influenza (avian) virus that adapts to infected dogs. The virus was first identified in dogs in South Korea in 2007, but was not detected outside Southeast Asia until after the outbreak in the United States.

Canine viral Influenza A H3N2 is a highly contagious virus, similar to the H3N8 strain, and is transmitted from dog to dog through inhalation, in the same way, that the flu is transmitted between humans. The H3N2 virus is released from infected dogs for approximately three weeks, which is a longer time than H3N8. Both viruses cause similar signs of upper respiratory tract infections, such as dry cough, runny nose, and fever. The good news is that most dogs recover from flu infections. The dogs with the highest risk of viral infection are those with frequent contact with many other dogs, eg. B. animal shelter, child care center, or dog show.

Canine distemper virus

The new strain of distemper virus was first described by researchers in 2011 after the incidence of monster dogs increased sharply around the world. University of Tennessee veterinarians announced in 2015 that this breed was first appearing in the southeastern United States. While the group believes the current dog disruptor vaccine? may not fully protect dogs from the new strain of virus. They conclude that the current vaccine remains the best prevention against this new strain of CDV. CDV causes respiratory symptoms, such as cough and fever, and gastrointestinal symptoms, such as vomiting and diarrhea. The virus can also affect the nervous system, causing spasms, incoordination, and muscle twitching, among others.

Prevention through good health

The best protection against infectious agents in our dogs is to maintain their health through preventive medication, proper diet, adequate exercise and good DC. The Golden Retriever Life Survey is a great opportunity to take a closer look at patterns of infectious diseases over time, including emerging infectious diseases.

The Maurice Animals Foundation has been researching infectious diseases and vaccines since 1956. The foundation funded their first study of the distemper virus in 1960. Their first study of influenza A, H3N8, which began in 2005 when the infection spread across the country. The foundation is also involved in original science that contributed to the development of the first modified live vaccine against canine parvovirus. As part of our commitment to animal health. We continue to lead the world in fighting both recurring and recurring infectious diseases in dogs.