BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) – In August, Caldwell Mill Animal Center was dealing with numerous canines a day for canine influenza. Now they are down to seeing a couple of a week.
Vet Dr. Nicole Martin stated the decrease is because of herd resistance and influenza vaccinations.
” With the dog influenza, you generally see they cough for a couple of days, then they get a bit much better, and after that their fever increases which’s when they stop consuming and they truly begin feeling bad,” stated Dr. Martin.
Although cases are decreasing, the infection is not going anywhere. There are locations presently around the nation seeing break outs.
” This is the very first time we have actually ever seen anything like this in Birmingham therefore today despite the fact that it’s not here in Birmingham, it’s moving south,” stated Dr. Martin.
If you’re preparing to take a trip with your puppies this holiday or board them, ensure they have their influenza vaccination to safeguard them from the infection.
The preliminary vaccine can be found in 2 dosages then is administered every year.
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