10/02/2023
Happy February, everyone 🐕🦺
I want to take a moment to inform you all that there is a dangerous strain of Canine Influenza Virus (CIV) circulating around the U.S. right now. It has been confirmed to have hotspots in DC, Texas, Arizona, and is spreading through the Southern states quickly.
This strain of CIV has been confirmed to lead to pneumonia in dogs and treatment has been relatively ineffective so far. Due to this information, I recommend keeping your dogs away from pet friendly locations for the next few weeks. This includes dog parks and pet stores, but also Lowe’s, Home Depot, and other pet friendly retail stores. Keep training at home for the time being and if your dog seems sick, contact your veterinarian immediately.
Stay safe everyone! And feel free to, as always, contact me with any questions!