Canine influenza is a respiratory virus that can be transmitted between dogs. The Los Angeles Public Health Veterinarians suspect that between July and October, 2021, there were over 1,000 cases, the largest outbreak ever in LA County. In this episode, Dr. Durocher-Babek, veterinary internal medicine specialist, talks about canine influenza. She provides prevention tips to help keep your pet safe, using many of the same methods being used for SARS-CoV2, such as vaccination, disinfecting surfaces, and isolating when an animal might be ill.

Resources:

Episode page and transcript: https://www.yourvetwantsyoutoknow.com/dog-flu

Dr. Lawren Durocher-Babek website with pet owner handouts: https://www.drlawrenvet.com

Los Angeles County Public Health Department Leptospirosis alert: http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/vet/influenzacanineh3n2.htm

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