HENDERSON (KTNV) — Animal shelters within the Las Vegas valley are on alert, with canine flu circumstances on the rise.
A variety of dogs have examined constructive in Henderson and Las Vegas — greater than 100 at the moment are being examined.
As of Wednesday, after declining an interview, The Animal Foundation instructed us there are six cases of the virus at their shelter, and 136 different dogs are exhibiting signs. Shelter officers at the moment are asking for fosters to help with animals on the shelter.
Officials with the Henderson Animal Care and Control facility additionally declined our interview request, however word they’re reporting one case of the virus at their shelter. They at the moment are testing 5 extra dogs exhibiting signs. The shelter is temporarily restricting dog intakes through the outbreak.
The Nevada Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals tells us they’re additionally testing dogs which have proven signs of canine flu.
“it’s a concern, as a result of it’s extremely contagious,” stated Dr. Neal Villanueva, a veterinarian at Cheyenne West Animal Hospital.
For native pet house owners who’re involved concerning the virus, Villanueva defined what to look out for:
“Common medical indicators [include] coughing, sneezing, nasal discharge — initially it’s clear, however then it turns into yellow,” Villanueva stated.
While it is not sometimes a lethal virus, canine influenza can final a couple of weeks.
I additionally requested Villanueva to weigh in on whether or not or not canine house owners ought to keep away from teams of different dogs in the interim.
“It might be a good suggestion,” Villanueva stated. “You must stability the plus and minuses of all the things.”
Villanueva provides that you could stop or cut back your canine’s danger of an infection by getting them vaccinated.
Since the vaccine for the virus just isn’t one of many routine vaccines, you’re urged to speak to your veterinarian about it.
