[News] 'DOG FLU' confirmed in Chicago, IL - YorkieTalk.com Forums

lindula · 06-14-2008, 07:47 AM

The article below is from Chicago Tribune

'Dog flu' confirmed in animals treated at North Side veterinary clinic
Cases are first known in Illinois

By Deborah L. Shelton | Tribune reporter
2:21 PM CDT, June 13, 2008

Canine influenza, an emerging infectious disease affecting dogs, has been confirmed for the first time in Illinois.

Antibodies for the virus, also known as "dog flu" and first identified in racing greyhounds in Florida in 2004, were detected in five blood samples taken from sick dogs treated at a North Side veterinary clinic.

Dr. Derrick Landini, a veterinarian and owner of Animal Ark Veterinary Clinic, said his clinic recently saw a spike in the number of dogs showing symptoms of respiratory infection, including severe coughing, lethargy and vomiting phlegm.

At least 50 to 60 dogs have been treated at the clinic in the last three weeks, Landini said. Suspecting canine influenza, he sent six blood samples to the Animal Health Diagnostic Center at Cornell University, which confirmed the presence of the antibodies in five. One sample has yet to be returned.

The disease, which usually is not fatal and can be treated with antibiotics, has been reported in multiple states.

In its early stages, canine flu can be mistaken for kennel cough, a milder condition that also affects dogs confined in close quarters, like animal shelters, grooming facilities and day-care centers for dogs. Dog flu can progress to bacterial pneumonia, which can be fatal to puppies, sick dogs and older dogs.

'Dog flu' confirmed in animals treated at North Side veterinary clinic -- chicagotribune.com

Patti · 06-14-2008, 07:56 AM

Thanks for the heads up. I am going to be keeping mine close to home. Last thing I need woth 4 dogs, one a puppy, one old and sick and one on an immune supressing drug for her allergies!!!

lindula · 06-14-2008, 08:11 AM

Glad I could help. Dr. Landini from Animal Ark is Chiara's vet and I called the clinic today to find out what's the best prevention (if any).

I was told: Currently there is no vaccine for canine influenza. If possible, I should limit Chiara's exposure to other dogs. If I notice any coughing, runny nose, discharge I should bring her in so they prescribe her antibiotics.

There is nothing you can do to prevent your dog from getting the flu but hopefully limiting the exposure to other dogs can help.

ChantalB · 06-14-2008, 08:17 AM

Thanks for the info.

lindula · 06-14-2008, 08:21 AM

Here is a link to follow up article from Chicago Tribune today

Is Rover coughing? It could be dog flu. -- chicagotribune.com

myboy · 06-14-2008, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lindula

Glad I could help. Dr. Landini from Animal Ark is Chiara's vet and I called the clinic today to find out what's the best prevention (if any).

I was told: Currently there is no vaccine for canine influenza. If possible, I should limit Chiara's exposure to other dogs. If I notice any coughing, runny nose, discharge I should bring her in so they prescribe her antibiotics.

There is nothing you can do to prevent your dog from getting the flu but hopefully limiting the exposure to other dogs can help.

Thanks for the heads up. I live in Illinois also. So I beleive that I will be keeping the boys very close to home.

winstonw · 06-14-2008, 04:58 PM

Thanks for the post. I never realized that this can be a problem. Very informative.

izzierj · 06-17-2008, 07:08 AM

Didn't know this either, thanks

jadey · 06-17-2008, 07:49 AM

same i had no idea our furkids could get the flu. thanks for reporting it!

Lou · 06-17-2008, 08:50 AM

Thanks so much for posting that! I appreciate it!

mscat · 06-17-2008, 12:25 PM

This is very good information, Thank You

GoofyBritt · 07-09-2008, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lindula

Glad I could help. Dr. Landini from Animal Ark is Chiara's vet and I called the clinic today to find out what's the best prevention (if any).

I was told: Currently there is no vaccine for canine influenza. If possible, I should limit Chiara's exposure to other dogs. If I notice any coughing, runny nose, discharge I should bring her in so they prescribe her antibiotics.

There is nothing you can do to prevent your dog from getting the flu but hopefully limiting the exposure to other dogs can help.

My dog has already been on two courses of antibiotics (Amoxicillin and Clavamox) and he still has a runny nose and coughing like a kennel cough. Although after the antibiotics he seemed to perk up and felt like eating... But still got the 'kennel cough' or flu or something.

I am in central Ohio.

Brittany and Bentley

Beabble · 07-17-2008, 12:35 AM

So glad it's finally been proven dog CAN indeed get the flu. Hope everyone furkids stay healthy and don't get it. Sure sounds like there's a lot of it going around.

GoofyBritt · 07-17-2008, 03:34 AM

That had to have been what Bentley had. He's mostly over it now, still coughs a few times a day and sneezes, still has a runny nose, but today I think is the turning point. He played nonstop for about an hour. Running attacking his toys, just having a blast.

He's eating normally and drinking normally now. Oh thank goodness! I'm so excited to see him grow and be a happy healthy puppy. HEHE

Nikki+2 · 07-31-2008, 08:52 AM

Thanks for the information.

06-14-2008, 07:47 AM	#1
lindula Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: chicago Posts: 25	[News] 'DOG FLU' confirmed in Chicago, IL The article below is from Chicago Tribune 'Dog flu' confirmed in animals treated at North Side veterinary clinic Cases are first known in Illinois By Deborah L. Shelton \| Tribune reporter 2:21 PM CDT, June 13, 2008 Canine influenza, an emerging infectious disease affecting dogs, has been confirmed for the first time in Illinois. Antibodies for the virus, also known as "dog flu" and first identified in racing greyhounds in Florida in 2004, were detected in five blood samples taken from sick dogs treated at a North Side veterinary clinic. Dr. Derrick Landini, a veterinarian and owner of Animal Ark Veterinary Clinic, said his clinic recently saw a spike in the number of dogs showing symptoms of respiratory infection, including severe coughing, lethargy and vomiting phlegm. At least 50 to 60 dogs have been treated at the clinic in the last three weeks, Landini said. Suspecting canine influenza, he sent six blood samples to the Animal Health Diagnostic Center at Cornell University, which confirmed the presence of the antibodies in five. One sample has yet to be returned. The disease, which usually is not fatal and can be treated with antibiotics, has been reported in multiple states. In its early stages, canine flu can be mistaken for kennel cough, a milder condition that also affects dogs confined in close quarters, like animal shelters, grooming facilities and day-care centers for dogs. Dog flu can progress to bacterial pneumonia, which can be fatal to puppies, sick dogs and older dogs. 'Dog flu' confirmed in animals treated at North Side veterinary clinic -- chicagotribune.com __________________ Linda Chiara R.I.P. Ken Last edited by lindula; 06-14-2008 at 07:51 AM.

06-14-2008, 07:56 AM	#2
Patti Donating YT 10000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 17,927	Thanks for the heads up. I am going to be keeping mine close to home. Last thing I need woth 4 dogs, one a puppy, one old and sick and one on an immune supressing drug for her allergies!!! __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : Maya's Mom RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

06-14-2008, 08:11 AM	#3
lindula Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: chicago Posts: 25	Glad I could help. Dr. Landini from Animal Ark is Chiara's vet and I called the clinic today to find out what's the best prevention (if any). I was told: Currently there is no vaccine for canine influenza. If possible, I should limit Chiara's exposure to other dogs. If I notice any coughing, runny nose, discharge I should bring her in so they prescribe her antibiotics. There is nothing you can do to prevent your dog from getting the flu but hopefully limiting the exposure to other dogs can help. __________________ Linda Chiara R.I.P. Ken

06-14-2008, 08:21 AM	#5
lindula Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: chicago Posts: 25	Here is a link to follow up article from Chicago Tribune today Is Rover coughing? It could be dog flu. -- chicagotribune.com __________________ Linda Chiara R.I.P. Ken

06-14-2008, 04:58 PM	#7
winstonw Donating YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Boonville, IN Posts: 1,915	Thanks for the post. I never realized that this can be a problem. Very informative. __________________ Winston Packer & Pokey Proud member of the CrAzYcLuB

06-14-2008, 08:17 AM	#4
ChantalB Donating YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 310	Thanks for the info.

06-17-2008, 07:08 AM	#8
izzierj YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 517	Didn't know this either, thanks __________________ Michelle ~ and the girls ~ Harlee and Izzie ~ and our boy ~ Cole

06-17-2008, 07:49 AM	#9
jadey Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NOVA Posts: 15	same i had no idea our furkids could get the flu. thanks for reporting it! __________________ deuci daeroni maddie cupcake

06-17-2008, 08:50 AM	#10
Lou Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Chicago Suburb Posts: 1,843	Thanks so much for posting that! I appreciate it! __________________ Mother of Adie ,Cassie , Ivan and Skeeter

06-17-2008, 12:25 PM	#11
mscat Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Avenal, California Posts: 1,458	This is very good information, Thank You

07-17-2008, 12:35 AM	#13
Beabble YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,476 Blog Entries: 4	So glad it's finally been proven dog CAN indeed get the flu. Hope everyone furkids stay healthy and don't get it. Sure sounds like there's a lot of it going around. __________________ ~Tracy & Maggy May~

07-17-2008, 03:34 AM	#14
GoofyBritt Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Grove City, OH Posts: 136	That had to have been what Bentley had. He's mostly over it now, still coughs a few times a day and sneezes, still has a runny nose, but today I think is the turning point. He played nonstop for about an hour. Running attacking his toys, just having a blast. He's eating normally and drinking normally now. Oh thank goodness! I'm so excited to see him grow and be a happy healthy puppy. HEHE __________________ You may think you have fallen in love with your best friend, but you don't realize it until your best friend is your dog.

07-31-2008, 08:52 AM	#15
Nikki+2 I heart Sugar Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 5,780	Thanks for the information. __________________ If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow men. St. Francis of Assisi