Posted on 02/17/2023 10:36:03 AM PST by algore
An outbreak of dog flu has struck some of America's best friends this winter.
Veterinarians across America, including Philadelphia, North Texas, California and Florida are warning of a brutal canine influenza season.
The dog flu can be severe in some cases, causing pneumonia and even death in pets. Around one-in-ten cases result in death. It spreads from animal to animal by barking, sneezing, and coughing through droplets in the air.
Some kennels and doggy daycares have shut down temporarily or significantly ramped up cleaning protocols in response, and vets advise pet owners to get the canine flu vaccine.
Humans are thought to be generally safe from infection, with no human dog flu cases having ever been reported. There is always the possibility an animal virus can spread to humans, though, and experts say society is woefully unprepared for it.
Indiana, Ohio, New York, and several other states have also reported cases this winter.
Lost Dogs in Texas, a Twitter account for missing pets, advised Thursday: ‘We don't usually post medical information, but dog flu is on the rise in Texas. If you take your dog to dog parks or your dog mingles with other dogs, ask your vet about getting a flu shot.
‘A veterinarian is trying to keep track of all dog flu cases.’
There are limited treatment options after a dog becomes infected, but there is a preventative vaccine they can receive from their vet.
But supplies of vaccines are scarce, with many clinics reporting shortages and long wait lists due to continued supply chain problems linked to the pandemic and knock-on effects of lockdowns
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Yup!
ELDERBERY SYRUP!!
Elderberry syrup is an antiviral and is one of the most effective treatments for cold, flu, and cough in both humans and dogs. Like humans, dogs get sick too. When your dog comes down with a cold, taking quick action to treat their symptoms may help prevent the cold from fully developing.
Not dog flu, but if bovine flu ever gets going, the women of The View are screwed!
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“The experts”.
Always “the experts” whoever they are.
The function ... she is gaining on us.
Thought you said Dog Fu.
That’s WHY my SAMMIE-POOH lived to be 20 years old! His Mom stopped having him take the stupid vaccines and built up his immune system!
I’ll make sure my dog is masked, gets fully vaxxed, maintains proper social distancing with other dogs, and does not visit any “non-essential” places.
Echinacea/Goldenseal Blend supports natural body functions and a healthy immune system in your dog and cat.
GO NATURAL!!
LOL
I’d better see masks on all the dogs when I’m out.
I wonder if I need to get one for my cat? 🤔
Cats are far too smart to put up with being masked
"...and your dog smells of Elderberries!"
You’re right. I was laughing as I typed that, just thinking about trying to put a stupid mask on my cat.
And he’s a very docile Siamese, but I’m sure he’d be having none of that nonsense. (That’s my boy!)
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One of my wife’s sewing friends had a young Shelty that she took to doggy daycare last week. On the way home the dog started coughing. It got worse by the hour. She called the local university pet hospital but they were closed at night because of a staffing shortage and would not open until 7AM.
The dog died at 6 and she is heartbroken.
Dollars to donuts the dog virus is manmade.
The globalist psychopaths don’t approve of pet ownership.
Swine flu...................
Jab, jab, jab the pups, / Sadly unprepared. / If an outbreak then erupts, / You won't be so scared.
Fear, fear, fear, they say, / Experts one and all, / For this powers Klaus' play; / Control must come to call.
Jab, jab, jab the pups, / for dog flu rages wild. / Doesn't matter -- downs or ups -- / Vaccines for pet and child.
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