Potentially stupid question coming at ya. Can Felines also contract this Flu? I know is says ‘Dog Flu’.
There are 2 strains of this animal flu going around. The good thing is that there are vaccines for both. I just did a little net research AND called my veterinarian. According to both sources, cats can't catch the current flu, at least by normal routes of exposure. However, it is interesting to note that the H3N2 strain of the flu, according to a 2012 study, was able to infect cats experimentally when it was applied to them intranasally. H3N2 originated in birds and was first reported in 2007. Canine influenza H3N8 virus originated in horses, spread to dogs, and can now spread between dogs. I did not find any reports staying the cats could be infected with the H3N8 strain of the flu virus. I would suggest keeping cats indoors (I would do that anyway) and practicing good hygiene as far as keeping their bowls and other kit very clean.